Cinnamon Sugar Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread brings back sweet memories of holidays past. These cookies are soft, gooey and sweet. The perfect treat for those holiday parties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tsp ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- cinnamon sugar mixture ratio is personal preference
Instructions
- In a standing mixer combine sugar and butter, whip on medium high speed for 1-2 minutes until lighter in color and texture
- Stir in eggs & vanilla
- Add in molasses and mix until combined
- In a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients (flour, soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg)
- Turn the standing mixer on low and slowly pour in the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together
- Cover mixer bowl and place dough in the fridge to rest for 1-3 hours
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Remove the dough from the fridge and scoop out cookie dough balls. Roll each ball in a cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies no longer look shiny
- Leave on the pan for 10 minutes before removing to finish cooling
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal Carbohydrates: 37g Protein: 3g Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 5g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 41mg Sodium: 156mg Potassium: 206mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 17g Vitamin A: 267IU Vitamin C: 0.01mg Calcium: 40mg Iron: 2mg