Description

These gingerbread cookies feature a soft, chewy center and crisp edges, combining molasses and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. A classic holiday treat perfect for baking and decorating with family!

Ingredients

Scale

12 tablespoons (170g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (159g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
¾ cup (255g) molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3¾ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground allspice or cloves

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice (or cloves), and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to form a thick dough.
Chill the Dough:
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or store in a covered container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Roll and Cut Shapes:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes.
Bake:
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Decorate:
- Once completely cooled, decorate with royal icing, buttercream, or sprinkles as desired.

Notes

The provided nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the cooking methods used and the specific brands of ingredients selected.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
Category: Cookies
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookies
Calories: 140Kcal
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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