Description
These gingerbread cookies are a delightful holiday treat, combining warm spices and sweetness, perfect for sharing and decorating during festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps maintain its shape and makes it easier to handle.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: gingerbread, holiday cookies, festive baking, pierniki, Christmas treats