Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Easy No-Spread Cookies for Decorating
Soft Gingerbread Cookies are perfect for decorating and do not spread during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 42 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 baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are firm.
- Allow to cool before decorating.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough thoroughly.
- These cookies hold their shape well when baked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Gingerbread, No-Spread Cookies, Decorating