Soft Chewy Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Recipe for Cozy Evenings
Delight in the warm spices and comforting flavors of soft and chewy gingerbread cookies that are perfect for snuggling up on cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are soft. Let them cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more ground ginger or cinnamon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Cookies