Description
These classic holiday gingerbread cookies feature a deep, rich flavor profile thanks to dark molasses and a warm blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Designed to hold their shape perfectly during baking, these cookies offer a crisp edge and a chewy center, making them an ideal canvas for intricate royal icing decorations or a simple dusting of sugar for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
3.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup dark molasses
0.5 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
Whisk the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the dark molasses until well incorporated into the butter mixture.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Divide the dough, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to solidify the fats.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Roll the chilled dough out on a floured surface to your desired thickness and cut with festive cookie cutters.
Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating or serving.
Notes
Ensure your spices are fresh for the most aromatic result. Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading in the oven. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg