Description
Soft Gingerbread Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, enveloping your senses in warm, spiced aromas and a chewy texture. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, these cookies are easy to make and offer a delightful blend of spices that will impress everyone from family to friends. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or stored for later, Soft Gingerbread Cookies are a must-have addition to your holiday baking lineup. Their versatility means they can be enjoyed year-round, making them a timeless classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar OR white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg, molasses, vinegar, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg