Description
Deliciously spiced and perfectly soft, these gingerbread cookies are a holiday classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until firm.
- Let cool and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of ground cloves.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg