Description
Delicious gingerbread heart cookies perfect for gifting or decorating.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses and egg, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use royal icing for decoration.
- Can be made a week in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread heart, cookies, holiday baking