Description
Delicious and spiced gingerbread cookies perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the molasses and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let the cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- For a spicier flavor, add more ginger or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg