Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Recipe for Holiday Cheer
Delight in the warm spice of soft gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Drop tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not over bake.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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