Description
Easiest Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that brings warmth and cheer to any gathering. With this simple recipe, you can create soft, spiced cookies without the hassle of chilling dough, making them perfect for last-minute baking or festive decorating sessions with kids. The rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves combine beautifully, resulting in cookies that are not only delicious but also versatile—ideal for gifting or enjoying with a warm beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- â…“ cup soft light brown sugar
- â…“ cup molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar, molasses, and softened butter until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: ginger, cinnamon, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing.
- Incorporate the egg and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg