Description
Delicious and visually appealing gingerbread cookies.
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 salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugars until smooth.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
- Use royal icing for decoration.
- Add sprinkles for an aesthetic touch.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread cookies, cookies aesthetic, holiday baking