Gingerbread Recipe: Easy and Irresistibly Festive for All Celebrations
Enjoy our easy and irresistible gingerbread recipe that’s perfect for all celebrations. This festive treat is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and the egg, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough onto a floured surface and cut into shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of ginger or cinnamon.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg