Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Easy & Chewy Gingerbread Men Recipe
Enjoy the delightful taste of soft and chewy gingerbread cookies that are perfect for the holidays!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 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 baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine applesauce, brown sugar, molasses, vegetable oil, and egg. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a 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 flavor, you can add nutmeg or cloves.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Gingerbread Men, Holiday Cookies, Chewy Cookies