Holiday · Desserts
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Spiced molasses cookies that stay soft in the middle.
20mPrep
10mCook
30Total
24Serves
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
Steps
- Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the molasses and egg.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Chill the dough 15 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Roll into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar if you like.
- Bake 9 to 10 minutes. Cool on the pan 5 minutes.