Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Easy Classic Recipe for Cozy Holidays
Soft Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. This easy classic recipe will make your holidays cozy and memorable.
- Author: Souzan
- 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
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.
- Adjust the spices to your preference for a stronger ginger flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Classic Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Cookies