Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

Classic, warmly spiced cookies—perfect for decorating and full of festive flavor!

Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Total Time: 2 hr 30 min (includes chilling)

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and molasses.
4. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger separately.
5. Mix dry and wet ingredients until dough forms.
6. Scoop dough, roll into balls, bake for 10–12 min—edges should set but centers remain soft.
7. Cool on baking sheet, finish on rack. Decorate as desired.

Pro Tips

• Chill dough for a thicker, chewier cookie.
• Add nutmeg or cloves for deeper spice.
• Freeze dough or baked cookies up to 3 months for holiday prep.

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated. Consult a nutritionist for precise advice.

Gingerbread Cookies

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• Author: carlosramirez
• Total Time: 150 minutes
• Yield: 24 servings
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Classic, warmly spiced cookies—perfect for decorating and full of festive flavor!

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Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and molasses.
4. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger separately.
5. Mix dry and wet ingredients until dough forms.
6. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and bake for 10–12 min—edges should set but centers remain soft.
7. Cool on baking sheet, finish on rack. Decorate as desired.

Notes

Chill dough for a thicker, chewier cookie. Add nutmeg or cloves for deeper spice. Freeze dough or baked cookies up to 3 months for holiday prep.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American