Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any occasion. With warming notes of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these cookies create a cozy atmosphere in your kitchen. Easy to prepare and fun to decorate, they are ideal for holiday gatherings or casual afternoons with friends and family. Enjoy them plain or dress them up with icing for added festive flair—either way, they’re sure to bring joy to everyone who indulges!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and molasses; mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until slightly puffed but soft in the center. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg