Description
Deliciously soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, easy to make at home and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Honey or Molasses
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and soften the butter at room temperature.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate the Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Blend in Honey or Molasses: Incorporate honey or molasses until well combined.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly undercooked.
- Cool on a Wire Rack: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure to measure flour correctly and chill the dough for best results.
- 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: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, dessert, baking
