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soft gingerbread cookies

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

These scrumptious Soft Gingerbread Cookies are so full of flavor, slightly crispy on the edges and soft and chewy on the inside. They are a family favorite and are perfect for holiday gift giving.

yield 36 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 12 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For soft gingerbread cookies

  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground ginger
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2 Tbsp
    prepared dark coffee
  • 1/4 c
    molasses
  • 1/4 c
    white sugar
  • 3/4 c
    unsalted butter softened

How To Make soft gingerbread cookies

  • 1
    In a medium bowl and combine flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
  • 2
    Using mixer cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in egg, coffee and molasses. Slowly blend flour mixture into butter mixture until incorporated; scraping down bowl and beaters. Shape dough into one inch balls and roll through white sugar.
  • 3
    Place on parchment covered baking sheets one inch apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes. After 5 minutes move to cookie cooling racks.
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