Description
Delightful gingerbread cookies that evoke the warmth and nostalgia of holiday gatherings, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup molasses
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let them cool completely before decorating with icing.
Notes
Chill the dough to maintain cookie shape and texture; don’t overbake for the best chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday baking, family recipe, dessert