Gingerbread Cookies
These gingerbread cookies are warmly spiced, crisp, and wonderfully festive, perfect for decorating, gifting, and sharing.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl: flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined and the mixture appears smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are crisp.
- Let the cookies cool before decorating.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Use parchment paper to separate layers for decorated cookies. For longer storage, freeze cookies and thaw at room temperature before serving.