Classic Gingerbread Cookies
These Classic Gingerbread Cookies are a festive treat that brings warmth and spice to any holiday season. Made with a blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies are both aromatic and delicious. The recipe is straightforward, requiring just a few simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, and molasses. After mixing, chilling, and rolling out the dough, you’ll bake the cookies to a perfect golden brown in just 8-10 minutes. Ideal for decorating with icing or enjoying as is, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup molasses, mixing well until combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to make it easier to roll out.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake: Place the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown. Allow to cool completely before decorating.