Description
Easiest Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect festive treat that captures the joy of the holiday season. This quick and easy recipe requires no chilling time, making it ideal for last-minute baking. With a delightful blend of spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies offer a warm, inviting flavor that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re creating beautiful decorations for a gingerbread house or simply enjoying them with a hot beverage, these cookies are sure to bring warmth and cheer to your home. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these charming, homemade delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- â…“ cup soft light brown sugar
- â…“ cup molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- Spices: ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg