Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Recipe for Cozy Holiday Moments
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of these homemade gingerbread cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 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 baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let them cool before decorating.
Notes
- For an extra touch, decorate cookies with icing or sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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