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Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Delicious cookies made with warm spices and sweet molasses, perfect for any occasion, especially during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is not melted.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set while the centers are slightly soft.
  3. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve Soft Gingerbread Cookies with a warm beverage. You can add icing or powdered sugar on top for extra flair. Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can yield thicker cookies. Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for a fun twist.