Name: Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tsp vanilla extract

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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This Gingerbread Cookies Recipe creates perfectly spiced, soft, and delicious cookies that are easy to make and perfect for the holiday season.

Author: amanda recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, molasses, and vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Cool completely before decorating or serving.

Notes

Refrigerate the dough for easier handling and better flavor.
Decorate with royal icing or sprinkles for festive fun.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 80mg

Find it online: https://amandarecipes.com/gingerbread-cookies-recipe/