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Gingerbread Cookies

2 Comments By Jesseca on December 14, 2022

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These Soft Gingerbread Cookies cannot be beat. Crunchy on the outside – soft and chewy in the center! A classic Christmas cookie that is the best way to add holiday flavor to your dessert tray! 

I have 80+ Must-Make Cookie Recipes that are perfect for Christmas! You will love browsing the dozens of flavor options!

white table top filled with gingerbread cookies shaped like men

RECIPE FEATURES

  • Make Ahead: Gingerbread cookies can be made and stored for up to six weeks!
  • Easy Decorating: No need to get fancy with these little cookies. Pipe a simple smile face and enjoy!
  • Soft and Chewy: Crisp outside but a super soft center. Perfect for decorations.

These easy gingerbread cookies are crunchy on the exterior but have a wonderful soft and chewy center. Both high on my list for the perfect cookie. In fact, I’d venture to say it IS my favorite cookie. It’s the classic ginger flavor that screams “christmas,” along with sugar cookies. The molasses and cinnamon flavors have my heart and are easily a favorite among family and friends.

Bonus? I love the smell that fills our home while these are in the oven. It smells like Christmas. The combination of all of those great spices is one that you just ca not replicate any other way.

white plate filled with decorated ginger cookies

HOMEMADE GINGERBREAD COOKIES

Most of the ingredients for these super easy gingerbread cookies, with the exception of molasses, should be pantry staples. Which means they are already on hand! For a full list of ingredients and instructions see the recipe card below.

  • Flour: Both all-purpose and whole wheat
  • Salt, Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Flavor enhancer and leavening agents. Be sure these are fresh.
  • Spices: Cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg give these cookies their classic flavor.
  • Sugar: For sweetness.
  • Molasses and Egg

HOW TO MAKE SOFT AND CHEWY GINGERBREAD COOKIES

  1. Add the flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a medium sized bowl (affiliate). Whisk until fully combined and set aside.
  2. Cream the butter with the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer (affiliate). Stir in the molasses and egg. Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until the dough pulls from the side.
  3. Divide into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking trays with parchment or a silicone baking mat (affiliate).
  5. Roll your dough 1/4 inch thick and cut with desired cookie cutter (affiliate). Bake 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to brown.

Once you have let your gingerbread men recipe cool it is time for frosting! I am not super great at this part but I have found that it does not matter how perfect they are. A simple piped smile is all you need!

These soft gingerbread cookies with icing seem to disappear quick enough that no one will notice their mismatched eyes or the crazy buttons. A close flavor competition between these and Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting.

Single gingerbread man held in front of a Christmas tree

COOKIE MAKING TIPS

  • Soft classic gingerbread cookies are going to depend on the freshness of your leavening agent, like baking soda and baking powder. Be sure these are fresh and haven’t gone bad.
  • Keep these stored in an air tight container (affiliate) or zip top bag for optimum freshness.

MORE MUST-TRY CHRISTMAS COOKIES

  • Ginger Drop Cookies
  • Christmas Wreath Cookies
  • Melted Snowman Cookie Recipe
  • Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
  • Easy Reindeer Cookies
  • Caramel Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

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Gingerbread Men Cookies

Created by: Jesseca

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
12 -24
Gingerbread Cookies. Crunchy on the outside – soft and chewy in the center! These Christmas Cookies are the best way to add holiday flavor to your dessert tray! 
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup butter soft
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Add the flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a medium sized bowl. Whisk until fully combined and set aside.
  • Cream the butter with the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Stir in the molasses and egg. Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until the dough pulls from the side. Divide into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking trays with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  • Roll your dough 1/4 inch thick and cut with desired cookie cutter. Bake 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to brown.

Notes

These cookies have a long shelf life. If stored properly, they can last 4 to 6 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g

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  1. Erin says

    December 14, 2019

    Can I use 4 cups of all purpose flour if I do not have Whole Wheat flour?

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    • Jesseca says

      December 15, 2019

      You can, but the flavor will be slightly different.

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