Description
Crispy gingerbread cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, filling your home with the warm, spicy aroma of nostalgia. With their delightful crunch and chewy centers, these cookies are perfect for sharing and decorating. Whether enjoyed plain or embellished with icing, each bite promises to evoke cherished memories and festive joy. Gather your loved ones for a cozy baking session and create delicious treats that will make every celebration sweeter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in molasses and egg until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them well apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are crisp. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg