Ingredients for Crunchy Gingerbread Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Ginger
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
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How to Make Crunchy Gingerbread Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup molasses until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 1/2 hours, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
201g
Fat
34g
Carbs
39g