Chewy and Soft Gingerbread Cookies
A nostalgic recipe for soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 24 cookies 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 ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra soft cookies, take them out at 8 minutes. Sprinkle sugar on top before baking for a sparkling finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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