Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze: The Ultimate Comfort Treat
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- These cookies can be decorated with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Maple Glaze, Comfort Treat, Holiday Cookies