Mom’s Best Soft Gingerbread Cookies (New! Gb House Directions!)

Gingerbread cookies have been a popular holiday treat for centuries, with the first known recipe dating back to the 15th century in Europe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Mom’s Best Soft Gingerbread Cookies (New! Gb House Directions!)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American 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: 3600

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

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

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 ingredients 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 on the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your delicious soft gingerbread cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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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.