Soft Gingerbread Cookies - Easy Recipes for the Holidays
These soft gingerbread cookies are a warm, spiced treat perfect for the holidays. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and egg until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and coat in granulated sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.