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Description
Classic gingerbread cookies perfect for holiday cutouts. These spiced treats are soft, flavorful, and easy to decorate.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, molasses, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
- Divide dough into 2 disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool before decorating.
Notes
- Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For crispier cookies, roll dough thinner.
- Decorate with royal icing or melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg