Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are a festive delight that envelop your senses with their warm spices and sweet flavors. Soft and chewy, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With simple steps, you can create a batch that fills your home with the comforting aroma of freshly baked gingerbread, bringing joy to every occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and egg until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg