{"id":339039,"date":"2025-12-11T10:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/bread\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-sourdough-brandon\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:09:40","slug":"soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-sourdough-brandon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=339039","title":{"rendered":"Soft Glazed Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies \u2013 Sourdough Brandon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>These soft glazed Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies are beautiful roll-out cookies for the holidays using sourdough discard, molasses, spices, and a vanilla glaze.<\/p>\n<p>I use decorative cookie stamps of snowflakes, geometric patterns, and other intricate designs on these easy cookies, but you can also use standard gingerbread cookie cutters to decorate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-discard-101\/\" title=\"What is Sourdough Discard?\">Sourdough discard<\/a> lends a hint of tang and helps keep the cookies soft for days with molasses. A simple vanilla glaze showcases the beautiful designs, making them perfect for your <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/christmas\/\" title=\"Sourdough Christmas Recipes\">Christmas<\/a> cookie boxes.<\/p>\n<p>Follow my detailed instructions, complete with photos and tips, below for the best soft Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies with snowflake and geometric patterns.\" class=\"wp-image-18034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-youll-love-this-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%8D_Why_Youll_Love_This_Recipe\"\/>\ud83d\udc4d Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warmly spiced with ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, like your favorite gingerbread.<\/li>\n<li>Beautiful holiday or Christmas cookies for gifting.<\/li>\n<li>Soft, chewy texture but sturdy enough to hold intricate designs like snowflakes and other patterns.<\/li>\n<li>Can use the same dough with cookie cutters to make gingerbread people.<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-make dough that you can make ahead or ferment overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a wire baking rack with a plaid towel.\" class=\"wp-image-18033 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps.jpg\" alt=\"soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a wire baking rack with a plaid towel.\" class=\"wp-image-18033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-with-snowflake-stamps-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-making-soft-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_Tips_for_Making_Soft_Sourdough_Gingerbread_Cookies\"\/>\ud83d\udd0d Tips for Making Soft Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chill the dough for at least an hour to make rolling easier and to allow the spices and flavors to infuse. This is important for most cookie and <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/muffins\/\" title=\"Sourdough Muffin Recipes\">muffin<\/a> recipes.<\/li>\n<li>You can make the cookie dough the night before and rest in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<li>Use flour to prevent sticking and roll the dough with a rolling pin between two pieces of parchment paper. <\/li>\n<li>Freeze and flour the cookie stamps for the best designs. Then, freeze the cookies on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before baking.<\/li>\n<li>The simple vanilla glaze should be a little runny with the consistency of syrup and not too thick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Two broken halves of a soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a plaid towel with cookies surrounding it.\" class=\"wp-image-18036 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Two broken halves of a soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a plaid towel with cookies surrounding it.\" class=\"wp-image-18036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/two-halves-of-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baking scale<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flour and sourdough starter can weigh differently from person to person, so weighing your ingredients is the best option! Measuring your ingredients by weight will make your baking more consistent and accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Sheets<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Line the pans with parchment or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spatula<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For scraping the sides of the mixing bowl.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stand mixer or hand mixer, recommended<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For creaming the butter and mixing the cookie dough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rolling Pin<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roll the cookies to \u00bc\u201d thick between two pieces of parchment paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cookie Stamps<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cookie Cutters<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I use a 3\u2033 round cookie cutter to trim and cut the cookies after they\u2019re rolled. Alternatively, you can portion the dough into rounds and stamp the cookies from the rounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pastry Brush, <\/strong>for brushing on the glaze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Cookie stamps with snowflake and geometric patterns.\" class=\"wp-image-18022 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps.jpg\" alt=\"Cookie stamps with snowflake and geometric patterns.\" class=\"wp-image-18022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamps-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-ingredients-needed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%92_Ingredients_Needed\"\/>\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Labeled bowl of ingredients needed for soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies including all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, unsalted butter, cocoa powder, dark brown sugar, egg yolk, molasses, vanilla extract, sourdough discard, powdered sugar, and ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and clove.\" class=\"wp-image-18027 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Labeled bowl of ingredients needed for soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies including all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, unsalted butter, cocoa powder, dark brown sugar, egg yolk, molasses, vanilla extract, sourdough discard, powdered sugar, and ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and clove.\" class=\"wp-image-18027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ingredients-needed-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can substitute with a gluten-free flour to make gluten-free corn cookies, such as cup-for-cup or measure-for-measure.<\/li>\n<li>Add \u00bd cup of whole wheat flour or rye flour for a heartier, flavorful cookie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spices: Ginger, Cinnamon, Allspice, and Clove<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I like this combination of warm spices that lean heavy on the ginger and supporting cast. However, you can mix and match other warm spices in like cardamom or even a small amount of black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>The m\u00e9lange of spices is similar to the chai spices in my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-banana-bread\/\">Sourdough Banana Bread<\/a> or in the frosting of my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls\/\" title=\"Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls\">Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>, helps bring out the flavors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocoa Powder<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only a small amount of cocoa is added to add depth of flavor, balance the spices, and provide additional color.<\/li>\n<li>You can use natural unsweetened cocoa or Dutch process in this recipe.<\/li>\n<li>If you love chocolate, you\u2019ll love my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-brownies\/\" title=\"Fudgy Sourdough Brownies\">Fudgy Sourdough Brownies<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-chocolate-muffins\/\" title=\"Sourdough Chocolate Muffins\">Sourdough Chocolate Muffins<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Soda<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The small amount of baking soda helps the cookies rise slightly in the oven and give them a little more chew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsalted butter, room temperature<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s important that the butter is softened to cream it with sugar and incorporate air into the batter. This is what makes a soft and tender cookie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dark brown sugar<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adds structure and sweetness to the cookies, along with more molasses flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-discard-101\/\" title=\"Sourdough Discard 101\"><strong>Sourdough Discard<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg yolk<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One egg yolk add richness, chewiness, and structure, helping to bind the cookie ingredients together. Save the egg whites to make <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-ladyfingers\/\" title=\"Sourdough Ladyfingers\">Sourdough Ladyfingers<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Molasses<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powdered Sugar<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use real vanilla extract or vanilla paste, not imitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%A8%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8D%B3_How_to_Make_Soft_Glazed_Sourdough_Gingerbread_Cookies\"\/>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73 How to Make Soft Glazed Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Follow this detailed recipe guide as you make the best Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mix-the-wet-ingredients\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mix_the_Wet_Ingredients\"\/>1. Mix the Wet Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Beat the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and molasses in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed for a few minutes until pale, light, and fluffy.<\/p>\n<p>Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Mix in the egg yolk and sourdough discard until incorporated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"mixed wet ingredients in a stand mixer bowl for soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-18028 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"mixed wet ingredients in a stand mixer bowl for soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-18028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixed-wet-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mix-in-the-dry-ingredients\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mix_in_the_Dry_Ingredients\"\/>2. Mix in the Dry Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>In a small separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa owder, baking soda, spices, and salt.<\/p>\n<p>Then, pour the dry ingredients into the stand mixer bowl, pulse a few times to prevent the flour from spilling, and mix just until combined.<\/p>\n<p>The cookie dough will be thick, soft, and slightly sticky.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18029\" alt=\"Dry ingredients for soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies in a bowl with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-18029 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18029\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients for soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies in a bowl with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-18029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mixing-dry-ingredients-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18030\" alt=\"Soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies dough in a bowl with spatula.\" class=\"wp-image-18030 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18030\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough.jpg\" alt=\"Soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies dough in a bowl with spatula.\" class=\"wp-image-18030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-dough-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chill-the-dough\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Chill_the_Dough\"\/>3. Chill the Dough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Cover the bowl and chill the cookie dough for at least an hour.<\/p>\n<p>Chilling the dough helps the flavors meld and makes rolling out easier.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #000000; border-radius: 0%; background-color: #eaeaea; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-0e79a1f1-d33a-4fd6-802f-c1c68d625332\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-06d6f324-15a4-489f-a5af-ba490c9faaf4\"><strong>Make Ahead:<\/strong> At this point, you can cover the bowl and refrigerate the cookie dough overnight or up to a couple of days before baking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roll-and-stamp-the-cookies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Roll_and_Stamp_the_Cookies\"\/>4. Roll and Stamp the Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Line large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Freeze your cookie stamps while you roll out the dough.<\/p>\n<p>Scrape out the chilled dough onto a large, floured piece of parchment paper, dust with more flour and another large piece of parchment paper, and roll the malleable dough out with a rolling pin to \u00bc\u201d thickness.<\/p>\n<p>Gingerbread is sticky dough, so flour it lightly as needed to prevent sticking.<\/p>\n<p>Stamp the dough with floured cookie stamps (press down hard for intricate designs) and cut out the round cookies with a 3\u2033 cookie cutter.<\/p>\n<p>Re-roll scraps and repeat as many times as needed until all of the cookies are cut out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18021\" alt=\"Hand pressing down cookie stamp on sourdough gingerbread cookie dough.\" class=\"wp-image-18021 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18021\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Hand pressing down cookie stamp on sourdough gingerbread cookie dough.\" class=\"wp-image-18021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cookie-stamp-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18023\" alt=\"Hand cutting out snowflake sourdough gingerbread cookie with a round.\" class=\"wp-image-18023 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18023\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie.jpg\" alt=\"Hand cutting out snowflake sourdough gingerbread cookie with a round.\" class=\"wp-image-18023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cutting-out-snowflake-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18024\" alt=\"Detail of soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies with snowflake design before baking.\" class=\"wp-image-18024 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18024\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies with snowflake design before baking.\" class=\"wp-image-18024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/detail-of-sourdough-gingerbread-cookie-with-snowflake-before-baking-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bake\"\/>5. Bake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375\u00baF (191\u00baC).<\/p>\n<p>As the oven preheats, freeze the cut out cookies on the parchment lined baking sheets for at least 10 minutes. Freezing the cookies helps the cookies retain their designs as they bake.<\/p>\n<p>Bake the cookies a couple of inches apart for 9-10 minutes until the edges are set and the cookies are puffed. They will continue to set as they cool.<\/p>\n<p>Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18035\" alt=\"Unbaked soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a sheet pan.\" class=\"wp-image-18035 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18035\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking.jpg\" alt=\"Unbaked soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a sheet pan.\" class=\"wp-image-18035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-before-baking-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18019\" alt=\"Baked sourdough gingerbread cookies with snowflake and geometric patterns on a baking sheet before glaze.\" class=\"wp-image-18019 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18019\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Baked sourdough gingerbread cookies with snowflake and geometric patterns on a baking sheet before glaze.\" class=\"wp-image-18019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/baked-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glaze-the-cookies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Glaze_the_Cookies\"\/>6. Glaze the Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>In a small mixing bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and warm water until you have a pourable icing consistency similar to honey or syrup.<\/p>\n<p>The glaze adds sweetness, makes the cookies look festive, and reveals their intricate designs or patterns better.<\/p>\n<p>Brush the tops of the cookies with the glaze, then let them rest until the glaze is set before serving.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18026\" alt=\"Glaze for soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies in a bowl with a spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-18026 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18026\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Glaze for soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies in a bowl with a spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-18026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glaze-for-soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18020\" alt=\"Brushing glaze on a sourdough gingerbread cookie with a pastry brush.\" class=\"wp-image-18020 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18020\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Brushing glaze on a sourdough gingerbread cookie with a pastry brush.\" class=\"wp-image-18020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brushing-glaze-on-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18032\" alt=\"Soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a wire rack.\" class=\"wp-image-18032 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18032\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack.jpg\" alt=\"Soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a wire rack.\" class=\"wp-image-18032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-wire-rack-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store\"\/>How to Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Before storing these soft sourdough gingerbread cookies, ensure the glaze is completely dry and set.<\/p>\n<p>Then, place them in an airtight container at room temperature, layer with parchment paper to prevent the glaze from sticking, for up to a week. The cookies will stay soft during this time, but the glaze may discolor some.<\/p>\n<p>Moisture and humidity may affect the glaze\u2019s color over time, and it looks best within the first 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>You can store unbaked cookie dough in the freezer for up to 3 months and thaw completely before rolling out and baking.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18031\" alt=\"Soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a plaid towel with cookie stamps and snowflake designs.\" class=\"wp-image-18031 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"18031\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel.jpg\" alt=\"Soft glazed sourdough gingerbread cookies on a plaid towel with cookie stamps and snowflake designs.\" class=\"wp-image-18031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/soft-glazed-sourdough-gingerbread-cookies-on-plaid-towel-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"\/>\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_double_the_recipe\"\/>Can I double the recipe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. Double all the ingredients, then bake the cookies in a few rounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_ferment_the_batter_overnight\"\/>Can I ferment the batter overnight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes, you can mix the cookie dough and store it in the refrigerator overnight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_make_gingerbread_people_with_this_recipe\"\/>Can I make gingerbread people with this recipe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes! Instead of using cookie stamps, cut out the same dough to make gingerbread people or other designs and decorate with icing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_crisp_cookie_stamp_designs\"\/>How do I get crisp cookie stamp designs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Chill your dough, freeze the stamps, flour them well, and freeze the stamped cookies before baking. Baking at 375\u00baF instead of 350\u00baF also helped retain the intricate designs in my recipe testing, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8635_d29c64-da alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8635_d0a469-f5\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Did you make this recipe? <\/strong><br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Please leave a rating, comment or question below! Tag me on Instagram or Facebook @SourdoughBrandon or PIN this recipe on Pinterest to come back to it later!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-18039\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container aligncenter\" data-recipe-id=\"18039\" data-servings=\"21\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-edit-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soft_Glazed_Sourdough_Gingerbread_Cookies\"\/>Soft Glazed Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">These easy, soft Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies are perfect for the holidays with a chewy texture, warm spices, and brushed with a vanilla glaze that highlights their intricate patterns and designs. They&#8217;re perfect sourdough discard Christmas cookies for gifting!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside-only wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">9<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chilling Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">29<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield or Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-18039 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"18039\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">21<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Cookies<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"21\" data-recipe=\"18039\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"21\" data-recipe=\"18039\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"21\" data-recipe=\"18039\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/p>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-3698930112\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-3698930112\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-18039-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-18039-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"18039\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #07515f;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18039-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Beat the softened butter, molasses, and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer) for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula if needed.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the egg yolk and sourdough discard and mix until combined.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-6\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">85 g Unsalted Butter, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-29\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">75 g Dark Brown Sugar, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-30\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">100 g Unsulphered Molasses, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-7\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 Egg Yolk, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-9\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">120 g Sourdough Discard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18039-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients. <\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Then, add  to the stand mixer bowl and mix just until combined and no flour specks remain.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover and chill the cookie batter for at least an hour.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-0\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">240 g All-purpose flour, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-31\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 TBS Dutch-process Cocoa Powder, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-23\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 \u00bd tsp Ground Ginger, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-24\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u00bd tsp Ground Cinnamon, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-26\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u00bc tsp Ground Allspice, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-25\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u215b tsp Ground Cloves, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-3\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u00bc tsp Baking Soda, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-2\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u00bd tsp Kosher Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18039-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Freeze your cookie stamps while you roll out the dough.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Scrape the chilled cookie dough onto a large, lightly floured piece of parchment paper and lay another piece of parchment paper on top. Roll the dough out to \u00bc&#8221; thickness, flouring the dough in between the parchment as necessary to prevent sticking (it&#8217;s normal for gingerbread to be somewhat sticky!).<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Flour the chilled cookie stamps and press them down into the dough to create designs. Then, cut out the stamps with a round cookie cutter.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Re-roll the scraps and repeat.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18039-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 375\u00baF (191\u00baC) with a rack in the middle.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">As the oven preheats, space the cookies a couple of inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and freeze them for at least 10 minutes before baking.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 9 minutes until they&#8217;re puffed and the edges are just set. They&#8217;ll be soft but continue setting when out of hte oven.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Let cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18039-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla, and warm water in a small bowl to the consistency of syrup or runny honey.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Brush the glaze on the completely cooled cookies and allow the cookies to dry and set completely before serving.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-27\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">150 g Powdered Sugar, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-22\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 tsp Vanilla Extract, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-18039-28\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1-2 TBS Warm Water<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-18039-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li>Follow my guide above for more detailed instructions, tips, and photos to make these soft glazed Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies.<\/li>\n<li>Store the sourdough gingerbread cookies for a week in an airtight container at room temperature. The glaze will change color over time, so they\u2019re best glazed within 24 hours of serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These soft glazed Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies are beautiful roll-out cookies for the holidays using sourdough discard, molasses, spices, and a vanilla glaze. I use decorative cookie stamps of snowflakes, geometric patterns, and other intricate designs on these easy cookies, but you can also use standard gingerbread cookie cutters to decorate. 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