Description
Classic Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that encapsulates the warmth and spice of the season. With a soft, chewy texture and rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these cookies evoke cherished memories of cozy winter nights. Perfect for decorating or simply enjoying as-is, they are sure to become a favorite in any household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and egg until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just blended.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick; cut into desired shapes.
- Bake on lined baking sheets for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating or enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg