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Best Sugar Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Irresistibly Delicious

These Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion, ideal for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour You can use whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a great less refined substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent for a delightfully soft texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger This is the star spice that gives your cookies their signature flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enriches the cookies with warmth and depth.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Enhances the holiday flavor profile.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential to balance out the sweetness.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can use vegan butter for dairy-free option.
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding the ingredients.
  • ½ cup Molasses Infuses cookies with deep, rich flavor.
  • water Water Use to adjust the dough's consistency if needed.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cookie Cutters
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Classic Gingerbread Cookies
  1. Cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter and ¾ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Blend in 1 large egg and ½ cup of molasses until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
  7. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor and make rolling easier. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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