Chewy Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Holiday Treat Recipe for All
Delight your taste buds with these soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are firm.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For softer cookies, bake for a shorter time.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg