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Gingerbread Cookies

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These classic Gingerbread Cookies are soft in the center, crisp on the edges, and rich with warm holiday spices. Perfect for decorating, gifting, or enjoying with a hot drink, this easy dough holds its shape beautifully for cut-out cookies.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies
  • Category: Cookies, Holiday Treats
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Holiday
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes.
  8. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes.
  9. Cool completely before decorating.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of black pepper for a little heat.
  • Use a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • Roll thinner and bake longer for crispier cookies.
  • Swap brown sugar for coconut sugar for a different flavor.
  • Store with a slice of bread in the container to keep cookies soft.

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