Best-Ever Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

Vegetarian
Best-Ever Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
210 min.
90
44kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the holiday season with our Best-Ever Chewy Gingerbread Cookies! These delightful treats are not only vegetarian but also perfect for sharing with friends and family, making them an ideal addition to any festive gathering. With a yield of 90 cookies, you’ll have plenty to go around, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the rich, spiced goodness that gingerbread is known for.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your home, as the combination of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice fills the air. Each bite offers a perfect balance of chewy texture and sweet, spiced flavor, making them a delightful dessert option for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, preparing for a cookie exchange, or simply craving a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just 210 minutes, including chilling, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it. The process of mixing the ingredients and shaping the dough into perfect little balls is not only enjoyable but also a great way to involve the whole family in the kitchen. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your loved ones, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible gingerbread cookies that will leave everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

  • cup butter unsalted softened
  • cup brown sugar packed
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 2.3 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (coarse)
  • tablespoon ground ginger 
  • tablespoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoons ground cloves 
  • 1.5 teaspoons nutmeg 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.7 cup coarse salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat. In small bowl, place granulated sugar. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. On cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until set and soft in center. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Store tightly covered up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories44kcal
Protein4.09%
Fat43.14%
Carbs52.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.32
Glycemic Load
2.23
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.9934782564802%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:44.16kcal
2.21%
Fat:2.15g
3.31%
Saturated Fat:1.33g
8.31%
Carbohydrates:5.92g
1.97%
Net Carbohydrates:5.74g
2.09%
Sugar:3.1g
3.44%
Cholesterol:7.24mg
2.41%
Sodium:880.83mg
38.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.46g
0.92%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.2%
Selenium:1.59µg
2.27%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.88%
Folate:6.74µg
1.68%
Iron:0.26mg
1.47%
Vitamin A:66.11IU
1.32%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.21%
Vitamin B3:0.23mg
1.13%