Autumn Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Enjoy the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with these easy-to-make cookies perfect for fall festivities.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 0.13 cup rich (unsulphured molasses)
- 1.25 cups premium all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon high-quality baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 0.5 teaspoon aromatic cinnamon (adjust to 2 tsp for stronger flavor)
- 0.25 teaspoon dried ground ginger (adjust to 1-2 tsp for more intensity)
Wet Ingredients
- 0.38 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 large egg (from free-range chickens)
- 0.13 cup rich (unsulphured molasses)
Optional Coating
- to taste optional granulated sugar (for rolling cookie dough balls)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheet.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses; mix well.
- Mix dry ingredients and gradually combine with wet mixture to form dough.
- Shape dough into balls, optionally roll in sugar, place on baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake 8-10 minutes.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.