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Cocoa Gingerbread Dough

This dough can be utilized in many ways such as gingerbread people, gingerbread houses and cookie sandwiches.

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ServingsYields 1,782g
Product used: True Gold
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Dough
Ingredients
  • 700g All-purpose Flour
  • 80g deZaan True Gold Cocoa Powder
  • 10g Ginger Powder
  • 8g Cinnamon Powder
  • 2g Nutmeg
  • 1g Clove
  • 6g Baking Soda
  • 6g Salt
  • 454g Butter (soft)
  • 400g Granulated Sugar
  • 100g Eggs
  • 15g Vanilla Extract
Method
  1. Sift the flour, deZaan True Gold cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and spices. Set aside.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar.
  3. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Add in the sifted dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Knead the dough together on the table top to ensure even mixing.
  5. Roll between two pieces of parchment to desired thickness and chill.
  6. Cut desired shapes and space evenly on a parchment lined sheet tray.
  7. Bake at 180°C/350°F for about 12–15 minutes.

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