Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Candy Cane Twist for You
Delight in the perfect balance of soft gingerbread and festive candy cane flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in crushed candy canes.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle with white chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container to keep soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Candy Cane Cookies, Holiday Treats, Christmas Recipes