Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Ultimate Indulgent Gingersnap Treat
Soft Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season, combining rich flavors of spices and molasses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 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
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until combined.
- Roll dough into balls and roll each in granulated sugar.
- Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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