Description
Soft Gingerbread Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, delivering a perfect blend of warm spices and chewy goodness. These cookies fill your home with delightful aromas and bring joy to any festive occasion, from cozy nights in to holiday gatherings. Easy to make from scratch, this recipe yields a generous batch, making them perfect for sharing or gifting. With their irresistible flavor and soft texture, these cookies will become a seasonal favorite that everyone will love.
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
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, vinegar, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices; gradually add this to the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough for at least two hours before shaping into balls.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg