Tartine's Soft Glazed Gingerbread¶

| 24 | 45 minutes |
Ingredients¶
3.75 cups (450 g) all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp (5 g) cocoa powder
4 tsp ground ginger
1.5 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
0.88 cup (173 g) granulated sugar
1 large (50 g) egg
0.5 cup (170 g) blackstrap molasses
2 Tbsp (39 g) light corn syrup
some parchment paper
1 cup (113 g) confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp (30 g) water
Cookware¶
1 mixing bowl
1 stand mixer
1 plastic wrap
1 baking sheet
1 cookie molds
1 patterned rolling pin
1 pastry brush
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Stir together all-purpose flour,
cocoa powder,
ground ginger,
ground cloves,
ground cinnamon,
baking soda,
salt, and
freshly ground
black pepper in a
mixing bowl. Set aside.
Step 2¶
Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat
unsalted butter (at room temperature) on medium-high speed until
creamy.
Step 3¶
Slowly add granulated sugar (¾ cup + 2 Tbsp) and mix on medium speed until completely smooth and soft. Scrape down the
sides as needed.
Step 4¶
Add egg and mix well.
Step 5¶
Add blackstrap molasses and
light corn syrup and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides again.
Step 6¶
Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until a dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Step 7¶
Flatten the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle on plastic wrap, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Step 8¶
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with
parchment paper or a nonstick liner.
Step 9¶
Roll dough ⅓ inch thick on a floured surface. Lightly dust with flour and press cookie molds over the dough. Cut out
shapes and place on the
baking sheet 1 inch apart. (Alternatively, use a
patterned rolling pin).
Step 10¶
Bake for 7 to 15 minutes (depending on size) until lightly golden on the sides but still soft in the centers.
Step 11¶
While baking, whisk confectioners' sugar and
water until smooth to make the glaze.
Step 12¶
Let cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes. While still warm, brush a light coat of glaze evenly over each cookie with a
pastry brush.
Step 13¶
Let cool completely until the glaze dries to a shiny, opaque finish. If baked as a large plaque, cut into desired sizes.
Source¶
- https://www.food.com/recipe/tartines-soft-glazed-gingerbread-491511
- https://www.thepancakeprincess.com/2020/12/10/best-gingerbread-cookie-bake-off/