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Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Classic gingerbread cookies, perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and molasses, mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  5. Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cookies, Gingerbread, Holiday
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