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Freshly baked gingerbread cookies arranged on a cooling rack.

Best way to grow 3 Gingerbread Cookies

This recipe focuses on baking three perfectly soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, ideal for a small treat or a test batch. It emphasizes simple techniques to achieve a classic gingerbread flavor with a tender texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 cookies
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
Icing (Optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into three equal portions and shape each into a thick disk.
  6. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the chilled dough disks onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
  3. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  4. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing (Optional)
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the icing over them as desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper or a dash of fresh orange zest to the dough. You can also press a few sugar pearls or sprinkles onto the cookies before baking for a festive touch.