Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are a holiday classic with a perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Ideal for creating gingerbread men or tree shapes, these cookies are sure to bring holiday cheer with their festive flavors and adorable decorations
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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3 ½ cups flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp ground cloves
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¾ cup butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 egg
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1 cup molasses
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In one bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, spices). In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
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Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture, then combine with dry ingredients.
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Chill dough, roll out, cut shapes, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
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Decorate with icing or powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape during baking. Decorate with royal icing for a fun touch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per 100g
- Calories: 240kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
Keywords: per 100g