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Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookie Recipe: The Best Holiday Treat

Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
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Delight your taste buds this holiday season with our Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookie Recipe. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly soft!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are firm.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a more festive touch, you can decorate the cookies with icing.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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