Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men
Deliciously soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before decorating.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Decorate with royal icing for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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