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Christmas Gingerbread Cookies

These Christmas Gingerbread Cookies are classic, crisp-edged cookies with a tender interior and warm spices—perfect for decorating, gifting, or enjoying by the tree this holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg, then stir in molasses and vanilla.
  4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until combined.
  5. Roll dough into balls and flatten on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
  2. Let cool before decorating.

Notes

Chill dough briefly if it becomes too soft while shaping; cooler dough is easier to cut and holds detail. Roll dough between parchment to avoid extra flour. Don’t overbake — cookies will firm as they cool. For deeper flavor, make the dough a day ahead.