Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup brown sugar; ⅔ cup molasses; 2 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup molasses
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
3
Stir in the molasses and eggs.
4
Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; beat into the molasses mixture.
5
Gradually stir in the remaining flour by hand to form a stiff dough.
6
Divide dough into 2 pieces.
7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
8
Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
9
Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheets.
10
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven.
11
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
12
Or place on parchment paper for easier cooling and faster cooking.

818

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅔ cup molasses, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Classic Gingerbread Cookies falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Gingerbread Cookies

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