Description
Bake your way into the holiday spirit with this delightful Gingerbread Cookies Recipe! Perfect for festive gatherings and cozy family nights, these cookies are infused with warm spices like ginger and cinnamon, creating an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Whether you choose to decorate them creatively with icing and sprinkles or leave them plain, they make for a charming treat. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy these cookies as gifts or serve them alongside hot beverages for an extra special touch during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- Β½ cup dark brown sugar
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- 1Β½ teaspoons kosher salt
- Β½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 2ΒΌ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ΒΎ teaspoon ground cloves
- Icing and sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and both salts until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and spices (ginger, cinnamon, apple pie spice, cloves).
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; roll out each half between parchment paper to about β -inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F. Cut shapes from chilled dough and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges darken slightly. Cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Refrigerating the dough is crucial to prevent spreading during baking. Customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.