Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat, enveloping your home in a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet memories. These soft, richly flavored cookies, bursting with the essence of ginger and cinnamon, are not only easy to make but also fun to decorate. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy moments by the fire, this recipe will help you create cherished memories with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and brown sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and molasses until smooth. Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls or use cookie cutters for shapes on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly firm but still soft in the center. Cool completely on wire racks before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg