Light Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies have a long history, dating back to ancient Greece and Egypt. They were traditionally made with honey and spices and often shaped into intricate designs.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Light Gingerbread Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Various Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly firm to the touch.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 110kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.