Description
Delicious and spiced gingerbread cookies that stay soft in the center and crisp at the edges, perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two or three portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container with a sheet of parchment between layers to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg