Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
This gingerbread cookie recipe is a holiday favorite, filled with warm spices, rich molasses, and a soft yet slightly crisp texture. Perfect for decorating with family or enjoying plain, these cookies are fun to make and guaranteed to spread festive cheer.
Ingredients
- Flour – for structure and shape.
- Brown sugar – adds sweetness and caramel-like flavor.
- Molasses – gives color chewiness, and depth.
- Spices ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg – warm festive flavor.
- Butter – richness and tenderness.
- Egg – binds ingredients together.
- Baking soda – light airy texture.
- Salt – balances flavors.
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix into dough.
- Wrap dough and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges firm.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing or sprinkles.
Notes
Chill dough to prevent spreading.
For softer cookies, underbake slightly and let them cool on the sheet.
Use royal icing for detailed decorations.