Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Cozy Nights
Indulge in the warmth and spice of Soft Gingerbread Cookies, perfect for chilly evenings with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 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 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough for at least two hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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