Soft Gingerbread Cookies – Easy Recipes for the Holidays
These soft gingerbread cookies are perfect for the holidays! Easy recipes with warm spices, ideal for baking with kids or sharing with friends.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses, then beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough into portions and roll into balls. Flatten slightly and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.