Description
Embrace the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas gingerbread cookies! Each bite offers a perfect blend of warm spices and sweetness, while their charming shapes make them a joy to decorate. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup molasses (preferably dark)
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and egg until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour in plastic wrap.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut into festive shapes.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg