Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Classic gingerbread cookies are made with molasses, ground ginger, and cinnamon for a firm, spiced dough that holds its shape when cut and baked. They come together in about 30 minutes of active prep, plus chilling time, and are a reliable choice for holiday baking or any time you want a batch of warmly spiced cookies.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Dry Components:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour use organic if available
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger freshly ground for best aroma
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Wet Components:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened room temperature
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses unsulfured for richer flavor
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack before serving or decorating.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle with icing or sprinkle with powdered sugar once cooled.
- To adjust spiciness, vary the amounts of ginger and cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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