Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Traditional dish · American
These are the quintessential gingerbread cookies, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and decorated for festive occasions. They are crisp on the edges and slightly chewy in the center.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour3 cups
- Ground ginger2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
- Ground cloves1/2 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar1/2 cup
- Large egg1
- Molasses1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- 8
Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- 9
Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
- 10
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- 11
Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
