Description
Indulge in the warmth of Soft Gingerbread Cookies, a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holidays. These chewy cookies, infused with aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, bring a cozy charm to any gathering. Perfect for Christmas celebrations or festive cookie exchanges, this easy recipe allows bakers of all skill levels to create a batch from scratch. Enjoy them plain or elevate their charm with festive icing—either way, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar OR white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, vinegar, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets with space in between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg