Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cunsalted butter
softened
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- 1 largeegg
- ¼ cmolasses
unsulphured
- 2 ½ call-purpose flour
- 2 tspbaking soda
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 tspcinnamon
if you like a strong cinnamon flavor, increase to 2 tsp total
- ½ tspdried ground ginger
if you like a strong ginger flavor, increase to 1-2 tsp total
- optional: granulated sugar to roll cookie dough balls in
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
First, mix together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- 3
Next, add egg and molasses and mix well.
- 4
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger, stirring to combine.
- 5
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- 6
Form or scoop balls of dough that are slightly smaller than a golf ball. If desired, roll dough balls in granulated sugar after forming. Place them on a baking sheet approximately 2” to 3” apart to allow room for cookies to spread.
- 7
Finally, bake for 10-12 minutes, remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking for approximately ten minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate soft gingerbread cookies that disappear faster than Santa's sleigh? This easy gingerbread cookie recipe delivers on all fronts, creating a festive dessert that everyone will adore.
Why These Gingerbread Cookies Stand Out
This recipe has earned rave reviews, even from those who typically shy away from traditional molasses cookies or extra-crisp gingersnaps. The secret lies in a balanced blend of spices and a perfectly soft texture that makes them incredibly moreish and approachable. It's the simple, foolproof method that ensures a tender, chewy cookie every time.
What to Expect
Prepare for a delightful sensory experience with these soft gingerbread cookies. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of warm, aromatic spices like ginger and cinnamon, perfectly complemented by the deep, inviting sweetness of molasses. Unlike crunchy gingersnaps, these cookies are wonderfully soft and tender, melting in your mouth with a comforting chewiness. They embody the quintessential holiday spirit in every delicious morsel, promising a rich, spiced flavor that's never overpowering.
Customization & Variations
Tailor the spice level to your preference by adjusting the ginger and cinnamon. If you crave a bolder kick, feel free to increase the dried ground ginger to 1-2 teaspoons total, and the cinnamon up to 2 teaspoons total. For an extra touch of sparkle and a slight textural contrast, remember the optional step of rolling the cookie dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.
Serving & Context
These gingerbread cookies are the quintessential Christmas cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply a cozy evening treat. Serve them with a warm mug of tea, coffee, or hot cocoa for a truly comforting experience.