Gingerbread Cookies: Easy and Irresistibly Festive Treats
Delightful gingerbread cookies that are perfect for the holiday season, easy to make, and irresistibly festive.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let them cool before decorating.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, consider icing or decorating with candies.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cookies, festive treats, holiday baking