Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments
These gingerbread cookie ornaments are a festive way to add edible décor to your holiday tree. The dough is spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then cut into shapes, brushed with water, and dusted with sparkling sugar before a quick bake.
Instructions
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Cream the softened butter and light brown sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add the molasses and mix until fully combined.
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Incorporate the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl between each addition.
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Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and all listed spices; gradually add this to the butter mixture.
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Mix on low speed just until a dough forms.
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Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic, and chill for one hour.
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Roll each chilled dough piece to a 1/4‑inch thickness and chill again for 30 minutes.
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Cut out desired shapes and use a round decorating tip (size 8) to cut a hole for the ribbon.
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Brush each cookie lightly with water and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
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Freeze the decorated cookies for 15 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F for 10‑12 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through (after 6 minutes).
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Allow the cookies to cool completely before threading ribbon through the holes and hanging them as ornaments.
Video
“Gingerbread Cookie Recipe - How To Make Christmas Cookie Ornaments” by SweetAmbsCookies, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
The cookies are crisp around the edges with a soft, chewy center, and the sparkling sugar gives them a subtle glitter that looks great on the tree. After baking, let them cool completely before threading ribbon through the pre‑cut holes to hang them as ornaments. They make a charming, homemade addition to any Christmas display and are fun to make with kids or guests.
These treats are perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a sweet, aromatic bite that captures the spirit of the season. Serve them as a decorative treat on the tree or place a few on a platter for guests to enjoy while they mingle around the fire.
