Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Gingerbread Cookies Recipe, perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy gatherings at home. These scrumptious cookies are infused with warm spices like ginger and cinnamon, creating an inviting aroma that fills the air. Not only are they easy to make, but decorating them can be a fun activity for everyone, allowing your creativity to shine through various icing and sprinkle designs. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or gifted in decorative boxes, these gingerbread cookies will surely spread joy during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
- Icing and sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, beat the room-temperature butter with both sugars and salts until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and spices. Gradually add to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll out to ⅜-inch thick on parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and cut dough into desired shapes. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges darken slightly.
- Cool on racks and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg