Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Cozy Treat for Any Occasion
Enjoy soft and chewy gingerbread cookies that are perfect for any cozy occasion.
- 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 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Form the mixture into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
- Try using cookie cutters for fun shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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