Description
A classic gingerbread recipe for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture, and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use royal icing for decorating.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread recipe, holiday cookies, festive baking