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Gingerbread Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Gingerbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These comforting Gingerbread Cookies are quick and easy to make, bringing delightful spice and sweetness to your festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: All Recipes
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Molasses (unsulfured)
  • 2 large Large eggs
For Decorating (Optional)
  • 1 cup Royal icing
  • 1 cup Sprinkles or colored sugar
  • Candy pieces for embellishing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Mix in the molasses and eggs until smooth.
  5. Stir in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick, then cut into shapes.
  8. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on a wire rack and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh spices and high-quality molasses for maximum flavor. Don't skip refrigeration to help the dough firm up for easier rolling.

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