Description
Delightful soft and chewy gingerbread cookies with warm spices and a snowy powdered sugar coating, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool before enjoying.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for about a week. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg