Coziest Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
9 to 5 Feast is all about cooking quick and easily, so even on holidays, I still want to bake something homemade that’s festive, smells amazing, and takes minimal effort.
That’s why I’m obsessed with my go-to gingerbread cookie recipe: soft in the center, crisp on the edges, full of warm spice, and surprisingly quick to whip up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe focuses on simplicity without sacrificing flavor, making it perfect for:
Even when life’s busy, you can still bake something that tastes elevated but doesn’t eat into your evening.
These cookies make your space smell like the holidays, and you barely stress over the process. Plus, they last in an airtight container!! Which is a win for weekday snack moments.
Ingredients
- 3 cups 360g all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional, but nice
- ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup 100g packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup 120ml unsulphured molasses
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and all spices. Set aside.
- Cream butter & sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg, molasses, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine: Gradually stir in dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes (this keeps the cookies from spreading).
- Roll & cut: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake: Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are just firm. (For softer cookies, pull them out closer to 8 minutes.)
- Cool & decorate: Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before icing or decorating.
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