Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Chilling Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins | Yield: 12 Cookies

Luscious and soft cookies that will surely be the highlight of any occasion!

Ingredients:

1 ½ c all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¾ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon of sea salt

½ c butter; softened

¾ c brown sugar packed

3 tablespoons molasses

1 large Egg; room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Simple Gingerbread Glaze (optional):

1 c powdered sugar

1 – 1½ tablespoons milk

Directions:

Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, add in the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir until well combined.

Step 2: Add in the brown sugar and butter in the bowl of a standing mixer. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy.

Step 3: Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla. Beat for another 90 seconds or until well combined.

Step 4: Add the flour mixture into the creamed mixture and beat on low speed until well mixed.

Step 5: Pour the dough into an airtight container and place it inside the fridge to chill for 1 hour to overnight.

Step 6: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Step 7: Line with parchment paper a large baking sheet.

Step 8: Scoop the dough about 2 tablespoons and roll each into small balls.

Step 9: Arrange the balls onto the lined cookie sheet. Make sure to leave a 2-inch space between each ball.

Step 10: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until done.

Step 11: Remove from the oven and let the cookies sheet at room temperature to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 12: Serve and enjoy!

Simple Glaze (optional):

Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, add in 1 tablespoon of milk and powdered sugar. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 2: Add in more milk and whisk until thick.

Step 3: Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and allow it to harden in the fridge or at room temperature.

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