Description
Soft and warmly spiced gingerbread cookies made without molasses, using honey for sweetness and classic gingerbread flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves
- 2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- 3. Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined
- 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms
- 5. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
- 6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
- 7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes
- 8. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set
- 9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
- Honey replaces molasses while keeping the cookies soft and flavorful
- Do not overbake for softer cookies
- Cookies can be decorated with icing once completely cooled
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: gingerbread cookies, no molasses, honey gingerbread, holiday cookies