Description
A classic gingerbread recipe perfect 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 cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Store gingerbread in an airtight container.
- Use royal icing for decoration.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday baking