Description
Soft, chewy gingerbread cookies packed with warm spices, perfect for holiday baking and decorating.
Ingredients
– 1 cup butter, softened
– 1 cup light brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
– 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
– 5 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp salt
Spice Mix:
– 1 tbsp ground ginger
– 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
– ½ tsp ground allspice
– ½ tsp ground cloves
– ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, vinegar, and vanilla; mix well.
2. Combine dry ingredients and spices in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
3. Chill dough for at least 3 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
5. Bake 8–14 minutes (depending on size). Cool before decorating.
Notes
– Ensure the dough is well-chilled for easy handling.
– Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.
– Add a slice of bread to the container to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American