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Make-Ahead Gingerbread Cookies

Make Ahead Gingerbread Cookies: The Best Holiday Treats to Enjoy

Enjoy the delicious Make-Ahead Gingerbread Cookies, perfect for holiday festivities and easy to prepare ahead of time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add molasses and egg, mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour (or overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Notes

These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, cookies, Desserts, Gingerbread, Holiday treats, Make-ahead
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