Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Holiday Cookie Recipe Ever
Experience the joy of the holiday season with these soft gingerbread cookies, a perfect addition to your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, consider icing the cooled cookies with royal icing.
- These cookies are best when allowed to sit for a day for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Cookie Recipes