Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Indulgent Molasses Cream Pie Treats
These Soft Gingerbread Cookies are wonderfully spiced and filled with a rich molasses cream, creating a delightful dessert experience.
- 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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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon 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 unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of nutmeg.
- A great cookie for the holiday season!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Molasses Cream Pie Cookies