Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    40 cookies

  • Calories

    74 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

These gingerbread cookies are flavored with molasses, vanilla, and a mix of warm spices. They're perfectly chewy and crisp — a canvas for creative holiday decoration!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup pack brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth.
  3. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the flour mixture. Mix just until a smooth dough forms — it will be thick and slightly sticky.
  5. Divide the dough in half. Place each half on a sheet of plastic wrap and lightly roll it out to form a small disk. Cover each disk with the wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the fridge and preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll each disk out to 1/4 inch thickness on a heavily floured work surface.
  7. Stamp out shapes with a 3-4 inch cookie cutter. Transfer the cookies carefully to a parchment-lined baking sheet and place them about one inch apart.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Allow the cookies to set for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating and enjoying!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.003mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 94IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.003mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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