Description
A simple and delightful gingerbread cookie recipe without molasses, perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in honey or maple syrup and egg until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
6. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Baking:
1. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
2. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place on prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just beginning to brown.
4. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seasonal & Holiday Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread cookies, holiday baking, no molasses