Vintage-Inspired Gingerbread Cookies: A Christmas Classic with Love

Hello, NOIRKISS family!

Ingredients (Makes about 20 cookies)

• 100g butter (softened to room temperature)
• 100g brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 150g molasses (or dark corn syrup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Icing for decorating (royal icing or powdered sugar icing)

🍪 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough : In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. The molasses gives these cookies their signature dark color and deep flavor—just like a vintage treat.
2. Add the Dry Ingredients : In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky, perfect for rolling out.
3. Chill the Dough : Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This makes it easier to roll out and gives the cookies their perfect texture.
4. Roll and Cut Out Shapes : Once chilled, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to create gingerbread men (or women!) or any other fun holiday shapes you like. If you don't have gingerbread cutters, you can use a simple round or star shape—get creative!
5. Bake the Cookies : Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the cut-out cookies on the tray, leaving a little space between each one, as they will spread slightly while baking. Bake for about 8–10 minutes or until the edges are slightly firm and the cookies have a golden-brown color.
6. Decorate and Enjoy : Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with icing. You can use royal icing to pipe little buttons, faces, or scarves on the gingerbread men, or keep it simple with a dusting of powdered sugar for a more vintage look.

🤎 Add a Touch of Vintage Charm

When you're baking, why not play some classic holiday tunes to set the mood? Songs like Bing Crosby’s "White Christmas" or Nat King Cole’s "The Christmas Song" bring that retro vibe to your kitchen, while you roll out dough and shape the cutest gingerbread characters.

If you’re styling your holiday table, you can incorporate vintage touches with beautiful glassware, candles, and maybe even a classic Christmas card or two. Imagine wearing your favorite NOIRKISS dress sipping warm mulled wine, and surrounded by the rich, spicy scent of gingerbread in the air.

🎁 Pro Tip 

Gingerbread cookies make an excellent homemade gift, and packaging them with a vintage-inspired ribbon or in a pretty box adds that extra special touch. Consider wrapping them in tissue paper with a handwritten note or placing them in a glass jar with a festive label. 

This Winter, Create a Vintage-Inspired Holiday with NOIRKISS

Baking homemade cookies is more than just making delicious treats—it’s a chance to create cherished memories with loved ones. At NOIRKISS, we want to help you make every moment feel special. With vintage gingerbread cookies in hand, start preparing for the upcoming holiday season and make it warm, joyful, and truly unforgettable : ) 🤍