Description
Deliciously soft and chewy gingerbread cookies with a blend of warm spices, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the egg and molasses.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best texture, use room temperature butter and consider chilling the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg