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Irresistibly Soft Gingerbread Cookies Perfect for Your Christmas Baking

These soft and spicy gingerbread cookies are perfect for holiday festivities, offering a delightful combination of warm spices and chewy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry, form dough, roll into 1-inch balls, coat with sugar.
  4. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for best freshness.