Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Holiday Cookie Recipes Ever
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Soft Gingerbread Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for the holidays.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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