Description
These delightful gingerbread cookies are perfect for the holiday season, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your celebrations. With a blend of traditional spices and customizable decorations, they make for a fun and memorable baking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon 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, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps in rolling and cutting shapes more easily.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 treats, baking, homemade