Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
Delightful soft and chewy gingerbread cookies filled with the warmth of spices, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- Icing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten the cookies slightly and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- If desired, decorate with your icing ideas.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted. Don’t overbake the cookies; slightly underbaking keeps them soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg