Description
These gingerbread cookies are a festive treat perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined with a silicone spatula.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and tops are crackly.
- Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a spicier cookie, adjust the amounts of ginger and cinnamon to your liking.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg