Description
Soft Gingerbread Cookies: The Amazing Ultimate Recipe to Explore
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- Water (for icing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and making the dough easier to handle.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while waiting for the dough to chill.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, spacing them about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just set and the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar with a few drops of water to create a smooth icing. Drizzle or pipe over cooled cookies as desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg