Description
Classic holiday cookies flavored with ginger and spices, perfect for decorating and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out gingerbread man shapes and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating.
Notes
These cookies can be decorated with royal icing and candies for a festive touch. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g