GINGERBREAD COOKIE BITES – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They


The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They’re perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

This recipe for Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bites is sponsored by Krusteaz. All opinions are 100% mine. Our family adores making gingerbread during Christmas time but I have to admit, as a mom, I often dread the task. I had the inspiration to make these Gingerbread Bites instead and oh my word, they’re amazing! I’ve made 3 batches so far this year and we still have almost 2 weeks before Christmas. Just a warning though: they tend to disappear fast!

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

Gingerbread Cookie Mix

Krusteaz Gingerbread Cookie Mix makes making gingerbread so simple & fast. The mix goes together with just 1 egg and a stick of softened butter. I had the pan of dough in the freezer in under 10 minutes! No scooping, rolling or cutting with cookie cutters either.

I love that Krusteaz Gingerbread Cookie Mix has that fantastic, spicy gingerbread flavor. The texture of the cookies is soft and chewy on the inside with slightly crispy edges. My family loves them!

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!How to make Bite-Sized Gingerbread Cookies

To make my recipe for Gingerbread Cookie Bites, you’ll first need to mix up the dough. Once the dough is mixed, transfer the dough to an 8×8 pan lined in wax paper, parchment paper or plastic wrap. Press the dough down evenly into the pan. Sprinkle the top with holiday sprinkles. I find smaller sprinkles work best. I used nonpareils, the tiny little balls in Christmas colors.

Place the pan of dough into the freezer for 20 minutes. Once the time’s up, pull it out of the freezer and gently lift the dough out using the sides of the plastic wrap or wax paper you used to line the pan.

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!Next you’ll cut the dough into small squares.I used a large knife to cut the dough into 1/2″ squares- the entire process took about 2 minutes. I placed a ruler along the edge of the dough to guide my cuts which helped tremendously.

Transfer the bites to a parchment lined baking sheet. Since the bites are so small, you can fill the pan, leaving just an inch between each bite. You’ll fill a 12×16 cookie sheet 3 times to bake all 110 bites. I used both the top and bottom rack of my oven, baking the cookies for 7 minutes. The entire baking process was done in 15 minutes!

Gingerbread Cookie Bites cool quickly and are ready to serve in under 10 minutes after baking. These will definitely be a new holiday tradition for us!

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!Kitchen Tools for making best Christmas Cookies

Three kitchen items really help you make the best Christmas cookies ever! I actually use these items in nearly every cookie recipe I make, as well as several other types of recipes, so they’re quite versatile. First, I line my cookie sheets with a piece of parchment paper. They’re sold in sizes that fit a 12×16 cookie sheet perfectly and enable to cookies to bake well without sticking- and no mess from spraying oil on the cookie sheets!

The second item is a KitchenAid mixer. I love mine! I have a Bosch as well but I find I use my KitchenAid for cookies. There is a cookie paddle that comes with every mixer that you attach to the top of the mixer. They’re easy to use and help you mix the ingredients uniformly. I also use the metal whisk attachment in this recipe to make the frosting. It whips it up super fast! Add this to your wish list because it’s one of my all-time used small appliances ever!

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!What temperature do you bake gingerbread cookies at?

I baked these Gingerbread Cookie Bites for 7 minutes at 350 degree F oven. The texture of the cookies is soft and chewy on the inside with slightly crispy edges.

What gives gingerbread that classic taste?

Here are the ingredients that give gingerbread cookies that traditional, distinct gingerbread taste. One of the most classic gingerbread ingredients is molasses, which is a thick, dark brown syrup that’s very sweet. You’ll also add a combination of spices like cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, allspice and of course, ground ginger. Each recipe is a little different, so I highly recommend trying many until you find one that suits your tastes.

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bites recipe

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They’re perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

Prep 10 mins + 20 minutes freezing time + 7 minutes baking time Total Time 37 min Yields: 110 cookies, about 25 servings

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bites

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They’re perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas Cookies, Gingerbread

Servings: 25 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package Krusteaz Gingerbread Cookie Mix
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1-2 TBSP holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Place Krusteaz Gingerbread Cookie Mix, butter and egg in medium bowl. Stir until dough forms.

  2. Line an 8×8 glass baking dish with plastic wrap. Press dough into pan evenly. Top with sprinkles and press into dough. Cover and freeze for 20 minutes.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove pan from freezer. Lift dough out with plastic wrap. Cut dough into 1/2” squares.

  4. Pace squares on parchment lined baking sheet, leaving 1” between each piece of dough.

  5. Bake 7-8 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit 3-4 minutes, then transfer gingerbread bites to a cooling rack.

Recipe Notes

Prep 10 mins + 20 minutes freezing time + 7 minutes baking time Total Time 37 min Yields: 110 cookies, about 25 servings

The simplest gingerbread cookie recipe ever! Chewy, bite-sized gingerbread cookies that take a fraction of the time to make! They're perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

How do you soften butter?

I like to soften butter by using the defrost function on my microwave. If you need the full 1/2 cup cube of butter, you can leave it in the paper wrapper, otherwise, place the amount of butter you need in a glass or porcelain bowl. I use the lowest defrost setting on my microwave and just let it run for 20 seconds. Check the butter and see how soft it is by pressing it with a rubber scraper. If it is still not soft to the touch, meaning it doesn’t indent when you press into it, let it warm for another 5-10 seconds. Watch it closely! Butter softens very quickly.

Can gingerbread cookies be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze Gingerbread cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Let the cookies thaw on a countertop before enjoying. You can also freeze gingerbread cookie dough then defrost and bake the cookies later on, so you have that fresh from the oven cookie taste!

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