My Favorite Gingerbread Cookies: Indulgent & Easy Holiday Treats
These gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat, combining warmth and sweetness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- These cookies can be decorated with royal icing or sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 70 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 0.5 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams