Go Back
+ servings
Gingerbread Cookies

Soft Gingerbread Cookies Made for Cozy Holiday Cheer

Deliciously soft gingerbread cookies that are perfect for holiday decorating and sharing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Molasses Dark for deeper flavor
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Pure is best
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie cutters
  • Whisk
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

How to Make Gingerbread Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add in the egg, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and the ground spices.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
  7. Transfer the cut-out cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

For extra flair, drizzle some melted chocolate over the cooled cookies. Ensure to chill the dough for optimal flavor development.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!