Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Easy Small Batch Recipe for Cozy Treats
Deliciously soft and chewy gingerbread cookies perfect for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop the dough into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a spicier cookie, increase the ginger and cinnamon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Small Batch Gingerbread Cookies