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Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Gingerbread Cookies for Cozy Moments

These Soft Gingerbread Cookies capture nostalgic holiday flavors, with a soft, chewy texture and no chilling time needed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 0.5 cup Salted Butter Substitute with unsalted butter, adjusting salt accordingly.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar lowers the glycemic index.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Opt for dark brown sugar for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Use aquafaba for a vegan alternative.
  • 0.25 cup Molasses Honey or agave can substitute, affecting taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider vanilla bean paste for deeper aroma.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Switch to a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Can be omitted if only baking soda is used.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust spices to suit your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adjust spices to suit your taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adjust spices to suit your taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cloves Adjust spices to suit your taste.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Frosting or Glaze Choose between cream cheese frosting or dark chocolate ganache.
  • 0.5 cup Christmas Sprinkles Use only if frosting is cold to prevent melting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of salted butter with ½ cup each of granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in one large egg, ¼ cup of molasses, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and the chosen spices.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are light golden brown and the centers remain soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the dough to ensure a tender texture. Customize spices and toppings according to your preferences.

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