Hold onto your aprons, cookie enthusiasts! We're about to embark on a gingerbread adventure that'll make your taste buds dance like sugar plum fairies. Picture this: Brown Sugar Oat Stout Gingerbread Cookies – a concoction so bold, so tasty, it's like your taste buds are jingle bell rocking all night long. Buckle up, because your kitchen is about to become the hottest spot in town, and these cookies are the headliners….
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Oat Stout
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decorating (Optional):
Icing, sprinkles, or your favorite decorations
DIRECTIONS
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Sift and Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Set aside.
Cream the Buttery Goodness: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Pro tip: Imagine you're whipping up a cloud of sugary happiness.
Sweet Molasses Addition: Beat in the molasses until the mixture is well combined. Molasses is the secret weapon that brings the deep, rich flavor to these cookies.
Stout-Infused Magic: Pour in the Brown Sugar Oat Stout and mix until the batter is smooth. The stout adds a touch of malty goodness that elevates your gingerbread to a whole new level.
Egg-citement and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. This combo ensures your cookies have that perfect chewy texture and a hint of vanilla warmth.
Gradual Flour Dance: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined – no overmixing here, we want tender cookies.
Chill Out: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This step helps the flavors meld and makes the dough easier to handle.
Roll and Cut: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Use whatever christmas-y cookie cutters you’ve got to create festive shapes or go the O-G route with a little gingerbread man cut out.
Bake to Perfection: Place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. The aroma filling your kitchen is the scent of gingerbread dreams coming true.
Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, unleash your creativity with icing, sprinkles, and all the festive decorations you desire.
Enjoy the Festive Magic: Now, savor the magic! These Brown Sugar Oat Stout Gingerbread Cookies are not just treats; they're a celebration of flavors that dance on your taste buds. Share them with loved ones or keep them all to yourself – it's the season of indulgence, after all.
And there you have it, cookie royalty! You've conquered the kitchen, whipped up a batch of Brown Sugar Oat Stout Gingerbread Cookies, and now it's time to take a bow. As you savor the sweet victory of creating cookies that are cooler than your favorite holiday sweater, remember – you're not just a baker; you're a culinary Christmas rockstar. Until next time, may your cookies be chewy, your frosting be fluffy, and your kitchen forever filled with laughter and delicious aromas.