This recipe is designed to bake in 3-inch baking rings, producing perfectly uniform cookies with clean edges and consistent shapes — ideal for bakery cases, decorated holiday assortments, or gifting. If you don’t have baking rings, the recipe can be baked freeform; the cookies will spread slightly, resulting in a more rustic but equally delicious appearance.
A digital recipe file (PDF format)
Ingredient list with precise metric weights (grams) and US cup conversions (for convenience only)
Step-by-step instructions for mixing, shaping, chilling, and baking
Royal icing recipe + decorating tips for polished, professional results
Pro-level notes on handling gingerbread dough, adjusting chill time, and adapting for different baking setups
Optional flavor variations such as:
Fresh orange zest for brightness
Candied ginger for added spice
Chocolate chunks for indulgence
This recipe is formatted with metric-first precision, with US volume provided as a courtesy. A digital scale is strongly recommended.
Always bake a test cookie before committing to a full tray, to check your oven calibration and confirm timing.
Baking rings ensure uniformity but are not strictly required. Without them, expect slightly more spread and softer edges.
This is a digital recipe only. No physical product will be shipped.
No refunds on digital products. Support and Q&A are available in the Carter’s Bakeshop Facebook group.
You may use this recipe for personal enjoyment or to sell cookies you bake.
You may not resell, share, or post the recipe file in any form.
When sharing your baked results online, please link back to this listing instead of posting screenshots of the recipe.
Bakers who want a professional gingerbread cookie with crisp edges, perfect for decorating or packaging.
Cottage bakers and bakery owners preparing holiday assortments or signature seasonal offerings.
Enthusiasts looking to make gingerbread that goes beyond basic recipes, with options for customized flavors.
This recipe delivers spiced, aromatic gingerbread with bakery polish — a versatile base that can be left rustic or elevated with royal icing decoration.
This recipe is designed to bake in 3-inch baking rings, producing perfectly uniform cookies with clean edges and consistent shapes — ideal for bakery cases, decorated holiday assortments, or gifting. If you don’t have baking rings, the recipe can be baked freeform; the cookies will spread slightly, resulting in a more rustic but equally delicious appearance.
A digital recipe file (PDF format)
Ingredient list with precise metric weights (grams) and US cup conversions (for convenience only)
Step-by-step instructions for mixing, shaping, chilling, and baking
Royal icing recipe + decorating tips for polished, professional results
Pro-level notes on handling gingerbread dough, adjusting chill time, and adapting for different baking setups
Optional flavor variations such as:
Fresh orange zest for brightness
Candied ginger for added spice
Chocolate chunks for indulgence
This recipe is formatted with metric-first precision, with US volume provided as a courtesy. A digital scale is strongly recommended.
Always bake a test cookie before committing to a full tray, to check your oven calibration and confirm timing.
Baking rings ensure uniformity but are not strictly required. Without them, expect slightly more spread and softer edges.
This is a digital recipe only. No physical product will be shipped.
No refunds on digital products. Support and Q&A are available in the Carter’s Bakeshop Facebook group.
You may use this recipe for personal enjoyment or to sell cookies you bake.
You may not resell, share, or post the recipe file in any form.
When sharing your baked results online, please link back to this listing instead of posting screenshots of the recipe.
Bakers who want a professional gingerbread cookie with crisp edges, perfect for decorating or packaging.
Cottage bakers and bakery owners preparing holiday assortments or signature seasonal offerings.
Enthusiasts looking to make gingerbread that goes beyond basic recipes, with options for customized flavors.
This recipe delivers spiced, aromatic gingerbread with bakery polish — a versatile base that can be left rustic or elevated with royal icing decoration.
