Irresistible Gingerbread-Spice Christmas Cookies: 1 Batch = Pure Joy
These gingerbread-spice Christmas cookies are a festive treat. They are soft, spiced, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg