Description

Gingerbread Cookies are a timeless holiday favorite, infusing your kitchen with a warm and inviting aroma. These delightful treats are perfect for decorating with icing and festive toppings, making them an ideal addition to any celebration. With their rich blend of spices like ginger and cinnamon, each bite offers a comforting taste that brings joy to both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and customize, these cookies can be made in fun shapes for special occasions or enjoyed simply as a cozy snack any time of year.

Ingredients

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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
(optional) zest of one small orange

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, molasses, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll it out to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until edges are firm but not browned.
Let them cool on sheets before transferring them to wire racks.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
Calories: 100
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 15mg