Description
These gingerbread cookies are soft in the center, crisp on the edges, and packed with warm spices. They roll out easily, hold their shape, and bake into beautifully scented cookies that taste like the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cut into shapes, and place 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For softer cookies, bake closer to 8 minutes. Add a pinch of black pepper for extra warmth. Decorate with icing inspired by red velvet crinkle cookies for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday, molasses, spiced cookies