Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Chewy Brown Butter Molasses Delight
These soft gingerbread cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of brown butter and molasses, creating a chewy texture that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add molasses and eggs, mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, chewy brown butter molasses cookies