Description
Gingerbread Cookies: Soft, chewy, and warmly spiced for holiday magic. These cookies blend ginger, cinnamon, and molasses for rich depth, with edges crisp and centers tender. Easy dough that chills, rolls, and cuts into festive shapes—perfect for decorating, gifting, or dunking in cocoa. About 24 cookies per batch, they hold their shape and stay chewy, filling your kitchen with nostalgic aromas and cozy winter memories. Great for cookies exchanges and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on baking sheets and bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Decorate once fully cooled, if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps control spreading and enhances flavor.
- Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour; dough can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- For softer centers, bake 8–9 minutes; for crisper edges, 9–10 minutes.
- Decorating fun for kids and family; works with royal icing or sugar decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 43 g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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