Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Easy No Spread Cookies for Decorating
These Soft Gingerbread Cookies are perfect for decorating without spreading. Enjoy the festive flavor and soft texture ideal for holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg, then blend well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour.
- Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cooling before decorating.
Notes
- To achieve the best results, chill the dough properly to prevent spreading.
- These cookies can be decorated with royal icing or fondant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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