Description
Easiest Gingerbread Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, bringing warmth and joy to any holiday celebration. This simple recipe blends fragrant spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with rich molasses for a deliciously soft cookie that’s perfect for decorating or enjoying straight from the oven. In just 27 minutes, you can whip up a batch without the hassle of chilling dough, making these cookies an ideal choice for last-minute baking. Whether you’re crafting gingerbread houses with family or sharing sweet gifts with friends, these delightful cookies will surely spread holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- â…“ cup light brown sugar
- â…“ cup molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
- Spices: ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, molasses, and softened butter; mix until smooth.
- Stir in egg and blend well.
- Add ground spices and salt; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate baking soda and flour until a dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick and cut out desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg