Core Gingerbread

Half-inch-thick gingerbread rounds with sturdy edges and substantial tender molasses centers.

A small batch of six classic gingerbread people, with measured beaten egg and a single baking tray.

Thin and crisp gingerbread snowflakes with an even 1/8-inch thickness and a clean snap, served without icing.

A big batch of classic molasses gingerbread cookies, divided into manageable dough portions for about 72 Christmas cut-outs.

Rolled gingerbread cookies with an even 1/4-inch thickness, clean Christmas shapes and a tender molasses-spice bite.

Quick small-batch gingerbread cut-outs made with cold butter and dark brown sugar, without a scheduled dough chill.

Old-fashioned dark brown sugar and molasses gingerbread cut-outs with ginger, cinnamon and cloves.

Rustic drop gingerbread cookies with crackled molasses tops and a light sugar crust, shaped with a scoop instead of cutters.

Thin crispy gingerbread cookies with warmly spiced molasses flavor and a clean snap after cooling.

Large bakery-style gingerbread cut-outs with thick centers, neat outlines and a generous decorating surface.