Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly nostalgic, these Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect holiday treat. Made with a rich blend of molasses, brown sugar, and classic baking spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies boast a soft yet chewy texture that melts in your mouth. The dough is chilled for ease of handling, allowing you to create perfectly shaped cookies with your favorite cutters. Whether sprinkled with a touch of sugar for a subtle sparkle or festively decorated with icing, these gingerbread cookies are as versatile as they are delightful. Perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa, this classic recipe captures the cozy essence of the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup Packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup Unsulfured molasses
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Optional, for sprinkling Granulated sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes, and place the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
If desired, sprinkle granulated sugar on top for added sweetness and texture.
Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffed. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate as desired with icing, candies, or leave them plain for a simple, classic look. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.0 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.2 g | 221% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2647 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 799.4 g | 291% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 486.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 614 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 28.4 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 3147 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
