Description
Soft Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, offering a warm and inviting flavor that fills your home with the spirit of the season. These cookies are soft and chewy, spiced with traditional ginger, cinnamon, and cloves for a comforting taste that’s sure to delight family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a winter gathering or simply enjoying a cozy night in, these festive cookies can be easily whipped up from scratch. With their simple recipe, even novice bakers can create these delightful treats that are perfect for decorating or enjoying plain.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg