These classic gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg until combined.
Step 3
Whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir into butter mixture until just combined.
Step 4
Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Step 5
Bake 1 sheet at a time in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
Calories 97 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Cholesterol14mg | 5% |
Sodium31mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein1g | |
Calcium12mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium67mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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