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Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

These Chewy Gingerbread Cookies offer a perfect blend of chewy and crispy textures, making them an ideal holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Shortening Keeps cookies chewy and tender.
  • 1 cup Sugar Divided into two parts for sweetness and rolling.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature helps the dough blend evenly.
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Adds rich flavor and dark color.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances the sweetness and overall aroma.
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Forms the base for our delicious cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Provides a warm spice that complements ginger.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground ginger The star spice for those classic chewy gingerbread flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise and achieve that perfect chew.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness for a more complex flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves Adds a warm, robust note to the cookies.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the shortening and 1 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the creamy mixture and beat until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt, and cloves in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and coat them in the reserved 1/4 cup of sugar.
  7. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet and gently flatten each one.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are set.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can drizzle with a simple icing for extra sweetness. For perfect texture, avoid overmixing dough and keep an eye on baking time to prevent drying out.

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