Description
A simple gingerbread cookie recipe inspired by Gingerbrave.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add molasses and egg, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use royal icing for decoration if desired.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbrave, gingerbread cookies, holiday baking