Description
A simple recipe for warm, spicy gingerbread cookies with soft centers and slightly firm edges, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the molasses and egg, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are firm.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For a softer cookie, chill the dough before baking. For crispier cookies, flatten the dough balls slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg