Sweet Easy Recipes: Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
Sweet easy recipes don't get better than these Chewy Gingerbread Cookies. Perfectly spiced, soft, and delicious, they're ideal for holidays or any cozy night in.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and molasses, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.