Cinnamon Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies
Cinnamon Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic holiday treat that encapsulates the warmth of spice and nostalgia in every bite. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive occasions, these cookies boast a rich flavor profile with aromatic notes of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, they can be enjoyed with hot beverages, included in dessert platters, or packaged as thoughtful gifts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Unsalted butter (softened)
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and mix in molasses.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to form the dough.
- Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until firm.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg