Gingerbread Ornaments

Transform your holiday décor with these delightful homemade Gingerbread Ornaments—part festive craft, part edible treat! This easy recipe combines the warm, spiced aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with a touch of sweet molasses for a perfectly fragrant dough that's sturdy enough for decorating. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, you can create charming, customizable ornaments to hang on your tree or give as handmade gifts. Use cookie cutters to shape your dough, and don’t forget to add a small hole for stringing your ribbon. Enhance your creations with royal icing for a personal touch, and enjoy the magical combination of creativity and tradition that these ornaments bring to the season. Perfect for kids, crafting parties, or as a heartwarming family activity!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 batch Royal icing (optional, for decorating)
• 1 roll Ribbon or string

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, and mix until well combined.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Use a straw or a skewer to create a small hole near the top of each ornament for hanging.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers are set.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, decorate the ornaments with royal icing if desired. Let the icing dry completely.

Step 10

Thread ribbon or string through the holes and tie to create loops for hanging.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1055.3 grams (1055.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3637

Total Fat 83.60g	107%
Saturated Fat 44.60g	223%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 1471mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 689.20g	251%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 415.00g
Protein 41.70g	83%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 523mg	40%
Iron 25mg	138%
Potassium 2934mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.5%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 75.0%