Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Easy No-Spread Treats for Decorating
Soft Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect base for decorating your holiday treats without the hassle of spreading. These easy-to-make cookies maintain their shape for great designs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 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 ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut it into desired shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set but not browned.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough overnight for firmer cookies.
- Decorate with royal icing for festive designs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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