Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Deliciously soft gingerbread cookies that are perfect for the holiday season. These cookies are easy to make and can be decorated for festive occasions.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g