How To Make Easy Gingerbread Cookies
These delicious gingerbread cookies are easy to make and perfect for kids to help decorate.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough in half and form each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
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Cut out gingerbread shapes using cookie cutters and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition
- Calories : 210kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 38mg
- Sodium : 160mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 15g
- Protein : 3g
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