Christmas Gingerbread Cookies -Thermomix

Christmas gingerbread cookies are a mix of deliciously warming spices and syrupy molasses and golden syrup. It's the traditional taste of Christmas.

I think I've begun to slip into Christmas mode. My daughter put up the Christmas tree on the weekend and decorated the house. In response, I've already begun my Christmas cookie baking routine. Each year I make a few traditional Christmas cookies such as shortbread, biscotti, and gingerbread cookies. I also like to make some simple sweets such as caramel fudge, white Christmas, and rum balls in the lead up to Christmas.

The baking isn't really for Christmas, I usually give it to the kids for school lunches or use it for weekend snacks. I enjoy preparing these treats early because it builds Christmas excitement.

Gingerbread Men

Last year I made gingerbread men cookies. The cookie dough recipe is the same. if you would like to make gingerbread men feel free to get out the cookie cutter and make men with the dough. The gingerbread cookies I made were really cute but decorating them neatly was a bit of a challenge!

This year I decided to do something a little different. I decided to simplify things and make gingerbread cookie ornaments and some gingerbread trees. These are super simple to make, especially if you have kids helping!

The cookies were so easy to make! The gingerbread cookie recipe is one I've been using for years. I decided to convert it to a Thermomix recipe. I'm so pleased I finally did the conversion as it took no time at all to whip up a batch of cookies. It took me a few days to get around to icing them but, I'm really pleased with the finished product.

Gingerbread Watchpoints

• The time I have given for baking is a guide. Please watch the gingerbread carefully whilst they bake. Baking times will vary depending on your oven and how thick you have made your cookies.
• Chill the dough prior to rolling, this will make the dough easier to handle and give a better result.
• Roll the dough between two pieces of plastic wrap. This makes the dough easier to handle and you won't need to add flour to the bench or rolling pin.

If you want to make these cookies closer to Christmas, don't forget to pin the recipe so you will be able to find the recipe closer to the big day.

Christmas Gingerbread Cookies FAQ

More Great Christmas Ideas

If you are thinking of making a Christmas hamper, take a look at the Christmas Round-Up I wrote. Not only does it include all my Christmas recipes, but it also has some super packaging ideas.

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