Dragon-Shaped Ginger Cookies Recipe

YUMMY! 

The only thing better than gingerbread cookies, is dragon gingerbread cookies!

I have photos of the cookies somewhere on Instagram, but I cannot seem to find them right now... I thought I had them here on Nerdovore too.

For those people who want to make something more sculptural, here's an idea to consider... 

 

Dry Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp ground ginger

• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground cloves

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)

• ⅓ cup molasses

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

   

   

  1. Mix the Magic

  In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until fluffy — about 2 minutes with a mixer (or 5 with a sturdy spoon and determination).

  Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla. Mix until the potion looks smooth and glossy.

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  2. Combine the Dry Ingredients

  In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.

  Gradually add this to your wet mixture. Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms — something that feels like enchanted clay.

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  3. Chill the Dough of Dragons

  Divide the dough in half, flatten each piece into a disk, and wrap in parchment or plastic wrap.
  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24). Cold dough is easier to roll and helps the cookies keep their dragon shapes during baking.

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  4. Roll and Cut

  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  Lightly flour your countertop and rolling pin. Roll the dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.

  Use your dragon-themed cookie cutters to press out shapes — wings, tails, and all! Gather scraps, reroll, and keep cutting until every last bit becomes a dragon.

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  5. Bake

  Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  Bake for 8–10 minutes, depending on size. The edges should be slightly darker but not burnt — think “crispy dragon scales.”

  Let cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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  6. Decorate (Optional but Awesome)

  Once cool, you can:

• Use royal icing or colored glaze to outline scales and eyes.

• Dust with powdered sugar for a “frost dragon” look.

• Add edible gold dust or shimmer for a Smaug-inspired treasure hoard effect.