Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Deliciously Crispy Gingersnap Treats
Soft Gingerbread Cookies are the ultimate treat for the holidays, offering the perfect balance of crispiness and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture and blend well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the cookies cool fully on the rack.
- Store in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Gingersnap Cookies