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Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies with crunchy sugary outer layer. Each bite is full of sweet and warm gingerbread flavor. These cookies are a must-make during the holiday season!
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
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Course:
Cookies
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
12
makes about 24 cookies
Calories:
306
kcal
Author:
Lyuba Brooke
Ingredients
2 1/4
cups
all purpose flour
1 1/2
tsp
baking soda
1 1/2
tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2
tsp
ground cloves
1/2
tsp
ground nutmeg
2
tsp
ground ginger
1/8
tsp
salt
3/4
cup
unsalted butter
softened
1
cup
dark brown sugar
1/4
cup
molasses
1
egg
1/3-1/2
cup
granulated white sugar
for rolling cookies
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Metric
Instructions
Pull butter and egg out of the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before baking so they have time to warm up and soften.
Preheat oven to 350° and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. (You can make 2 batches at the same time if more baking sheets are available.)
Beat butter and dark brown sugar together for about two minutes in an electric mixer on medium-high speed.
Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl and beat for another minute.
Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl again and beat in the egg and molasses on medium speed.
Lower speed to low/stir and add flour, baking soda, and spices.
Beat just until combined.
Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl and use a spatula to make sure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Scoop cookie dough with a cookie scoop (you can use #50 or #40 cookie scoop). Quickly but gently roll it into a ball.
Roll each cookie ball in white granulated sugar and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to space cookies balls about 2 inches apart!
Bake for 10-13 minutes, depending on the size of the cookie (and how soft you like them).
Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories:
306
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
47
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
44
mg
|
Sodium:
176
mg
|
Potassium:
167
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
29
g
|
Vitamin A:
375
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
42
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg