Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Indulgent Candy Cane Delights for All
These soft gingerbread cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holidays. The addition of candy canes adds a festive touch!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 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
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a twist, add white chocolate chips to the dough.
- These cookies can be frosted with vanilla icing for extra sweetness.
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: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Candy Cane Cookies