Description
Delicious gingerbread cookies with a cozy aroma, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 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 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until they are just firm.
- Let them cool before decorating if desired.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened for easier mixing and don’t over-bake the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg