Description
Gingerbread Cookies, often shaped as festive gingerbread men, are a beloved holiday treat that fills your home with a warm, inviting aroma. With their perfect balance of spiced ginger, sweet molasses, and rich cinnamon, these cookies offer a delightful crunch that evokes cherished memories of winter festivities. Whether you’re baking for family gatherings or indulging yourself, these crispy cookies are sure to impress with their nostalgic flavor and charming appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Chill dough in plastic wrap for at least one hour before rolling it out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on prepared sheets; bake for 8-10 minutes until edges firm up but centers remain soft.
- Cool completely on wire racks before decorating or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg