Gingerbread
Delicious gingerbread cookies with warm spices, perfect for the holidays. Enjoy these aromatic treats with family and friends.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating with icing.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Sugar: 10g