Gingerbread Cookies
Soft and chewy Gingerbread Cookies are a delicious treat to make during the holidays. Spiced with ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for that warming flavor. They also feature molasses, which keeps the dough moist and adds a unique caramelised taste to each bite.
There are two main kinds of gingerbread cookies: the thinly rolled, crisp cookies cut into shapes, and the soft, chewy ones formed from balls of flattened dough. These are definitely the latter, with a thick and slightly gooey middle. They’re always popular to share with friends, especially around the holidays, as the ginger gives them a real warming, bright flavor. They’re also incredibly easy to mix up and make for the perfect, stress-free gift for a loved one.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, or any other flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup molasses