Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Best Classic Recipe for Holiday Joy
Enjoy the warmth of the holidays with these soft gingerbread cookies, perfect for sharing and creating joyful memories.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh grated ginger.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for extra holiday cheer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Classic Gingerbread, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Baking