Description
Gingerbread cookies are a delightful holiday treat that fills your home with the warm, festive aroma of spices. These soft and chewy cookies, infused with ginger and cinnamon, are perfect for decorating or enjoying fresh from the oven. Whether for festive gatherings or cozy family nights, these cookies bring joy to any occasion and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg; mix until combined.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets with space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg