Gingerbread tree

Delight in the festive season with our Gingerbread Tree recipe! Made with all-purpose flour, warming ginger, aromatic cardamom, and sweetened with honey and brown sugar, this holiday treat is perfect for creating edible decorations or a delicious dessert. Follow our simple steps for a buttery, spiced, and beautifully shaped gingerbread tree that will wow your family and friends.

  • 10 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 20 min
  • Prep time 140 min
  • 8 Servings
  • 9 Ingredients

Gingerbread tree

Gingerbread trees are a delightful and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. They not only look beautiful as decorations but also taste incredibly delicious. With the aromatic combination of spices like ginger and cardamom, these cookies will fill your kitchen with a warm and inviting scent. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for creating a fun activity with family or friends.

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose white wheat flour
380g
1 tsp baking powder
5g
1 tsp baking soda
5g
2 tbsp ginger
30g
1 tsp cardamom
5g
1/2 cup butter
110g
3/4 cup brown sugar
170g
1/2 cup honey
120g
1 egg white
33g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cardamom. Whisk them together until they are evenly distributed. Set aside.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
3. Incorporate the Wet Ingredients:
- Add the honey to the butter and sugar mixture and continue mixing until well combined.
- Beat in the egg white until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
5. Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and roll out.
6. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
7. Roll Out the Dough:
- Remove one dough disk from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch (6mm) thickness.
- Use various tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the gingerbread trees. Transfer the cut-outs to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) between each cookie.
8. Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the gingerbread trees in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking.
9. Cool the Cookies:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Decorate (Optional):
- Once the gingerbread trees are completely cooled, you can decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or any other desired embellishments.
11. Assemble the Gingerbread Tree:
- To create a standing tree, you can use icing as "glue" to stack gingerbread tree cookies of varying sizes from largest to smallest. Allow the icing to harden completely before serving or displaying.

Tips:

- 1. Make sure the butter is at room temperature to ensure it creams properly with the sugar.

- 2. Chill the dough for at least one hour to make it easier to roll out and cut.

- 3. Use a good quality honey for better flavor.

- 4. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour while rolling it out.

- 5. For an extra festive touch, use colored icing and sprinkles to decorate the cookies.

Creating gingerbread trees is a fun and festive way to bring the spirit of the holidays into your home. These cookies are not only delicious but also make for beautiful decorations or gifts. Enjoy the process of making and decorating these gingerbread trees with your loved ones, and savor the delightful flavors of the season!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size110 grams
Energy
Calories 410kcal21%
Protein
Protein 7g4%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 70g20%
Fiber 1.97g5%
Sugar 33g34%
Fat
Fat 12g14%
Saturated 6g21%
Cholesterol 33mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 100ug12%
Choline 10mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg12%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg2%
Vitamin B3 1.15mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg4%
Vitamin B9 13ug3%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 0.10mg0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg0%
Vitamin K 1.13ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 70mg6%
Copper, Cu 0.13mg15%
Iron, Fe 1.59mg14%
Magnesium, Mg 27mg7%
Phosphorus, P 90mg7%
Potassium, K 170mg5%
Selenium, Se 13ug23%
Sodium, Na 250mg17%
Zinc, Zn 0.73mg7%
Water
Water 14g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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