Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this delightful Gingerbread Cookies Recipe. These festive cookies are a perfect blend of spices, including ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating an aromatic experience that will fill your home with holiday cheer. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or gifting to loved ones, these cookies are versatile enough for decorating and sharing. With 18 servings per batch, everyone can enjoy their sweet and spicy flavors. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a cherished tradition that your family will look forward to each year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar (107g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (270g)
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
- Icing and sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and spices together.
- Gradually combine dry mixture with wet mixture in the stand mixer on low speed until blended.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out chilled dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are slightly darkened.
- Cool on a rack before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg