Festive Soft Gingerbread Cookies You’ll Love
Bake soft, spiced gingerbread cookies for a festive holiday treat. Perfect for decorating with icing, sprinkles, and sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses unsulphured
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in egg, molasses, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape & coat: Roll dough into walnut-sized balls, then roll in extra sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake: 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Cool: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
📊 Nutrition (per cookie, approx.)
- Calories: 144
- Carbs: 21g
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- For extra holiday flair, drizzle with icing or decorate with royal icing once cooled.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days; they stay soft!
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes for easier shaping.