Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Soft Gingerbread Cookies, a quintessential holiday treat that combines a soft, chewy texture with the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or as delightful gifts for loved ones, these cookies are easy to make and sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar OR white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose 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
- Gather and measure all ingredients accurately.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, vinegar, and vanilla; beat until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared sheets with space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft; cool on racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- 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