Description
Soft, chewy gingerbread cookies that bring warmth and joy during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, giving enough space for spreading.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with hot cocoa or tea, consider icing or powdered sugar for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread cookies, holiday baking, festive treats