Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of homemade gingerbread cookies, perfect for the holiday season or any festive gathering. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the rich flavors of molasses, cinnamon, and ginger to create a delightful treat everyone will love. Whether decorating with family or enjoying them alongside a cozy beverage, these cookies are sure to bring joy and warmth to your home. Bake a batch today and create beautiful memories with loved ones as you indulge in this classic holiday favorite.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until smooth. Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut shapes using cookie cutters and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 10 minutes until firm but not browned. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg