The Perfect Soft Gingerbread Cookies for Cozy Holiday Baking
These gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm spices, making them perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 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 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 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 the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a spicier cookie, add more ginger or cinnamon.
- Decorate with icing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Baking, Soft Cookies