Description
Easiest Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that brings warmth and spice to your festivities. This simple recipe allows you to whip up soft, flavorful cookies in just 27 minutes, with no chilling required! Perfect for decorating or enjoying plain, these gingerbread cookies are versatile enough to create charming gingerbread houses or sweet gifts for friends and family. Infused with spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, each bite is a cozy reminder of the holiday season. Whether baking with loved ones or setting up a festive cookie platter, these cookies will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup soft light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar, molasses, and butter using an electric mixer.
- Add spices and egg; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour until the dough forms.
- Roll out dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg