Description
Delightfully soft and chewy gingerbread cookies infused with rich spices and molasses, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses and the egg, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, baking soda, and salt before slowly adding it to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them smooth, and optionally coat in granulated sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil or vegan butter. These cookies freeze beautifully for several months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday baking, desserts