Description
Enjoy the warm, spicy goodness of gingerbread cookies, perfect for sharing with loved ones during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Molasses and Egg: Mix in molasses and egg into the butter-sugar blend until fully incorporated.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Shape Your Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. You can roll them into balls or use cookie cutters for festive shapes.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. To enhance flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; freeze for up to three months if needed.