Easy Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
These delightful soft gingerbread cookies are the perfect treat for the holidays, offering a warm spice blend and a soft texture that's simply irresistible.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 2.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ginger ground
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg ground
- 0.25 tsp cloves ground
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Then, add in the beaten egg and molasses, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie. Flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are soft. Let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for several days. They also freeze well if you'd like to prepare them ahead of time.