Soft Gingerbread Cookies
These Soft Gingerbread Cookies are perfectly spiced and a great addition to the holiday cookie swap! They're also freezer friendly!
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 146kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup butter salted
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup molasses we like Grandma's brand
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Granulated sugar for rolling - optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat and set aside.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and ground cloves into a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the sugars and butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla and mix until just combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet. Optional: Scoop the cookie dough between your palms to create a smooth ball, then roll it in granulated sugar.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to stay on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg