Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Holiday Treat Ever
Enjoy the perfect holiday treat with these soft batch gingerbread cookies, filled with warm spices and a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, do not overbake.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: soft batch, gingerbread cookies, holiday cookies