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Classic Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Classic Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices, these classic gingerbread cookies are perfect for holidays, cozy afternoons, or just satisfying a sweet craving. Easy to make, irresistibly aromatic, and totally foolproof—even if you’re new to baking!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, snacks
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: extra sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop 1.5 tbsp dough, roll into balls, and optionally roll in sugar.
  7. Place cookies 2 inches apart on sheets; bake 8–10 mins until edges are firm.
  8. Cool on baking sheet 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake and let them rest on the sheet.
  • Store in an airtight container for 5–7 days, if they last that long!
  • You can freeze dough for up to 3 months for “cookies whenever” emergencies.
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