5.0 from 9 votes
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 74 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.