Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas gingerbread cookies! Each bite is a warm embrace of spices like ginger and cinnamon, complemented by rich molasses. Perfectly spiced and beautifully decorated, these cookies capture the essence of Christmas and create unforgettable memories with family and friends. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or adorned with festive icing for a sweet holiday treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm yet centers remain soft. Cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 8.5g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg