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Gingerbread Cookies Without Molasses

Gingerbread Cookies are a traditional holiday treat, however, unlike classic recipes this one does not require molasses. They are still chewy, flavorful, and perfect for decorating with kids. Gingerbread Cookies.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 181kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
    3 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Cream together the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes
    1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue to mix until well combined.
    1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lower the speed and gradually add the flour mixture until full incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Divide the dough in half and form into 2 1-inch thick disks. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Remove one half of the dough from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Leave the second half of dough in the refrigerator until needed to keep it cold.
  • Once the dough is ready, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface 1/4-inch thick.
  • Cut the dough into desired shapes and place on a parchment paper or Silpat mat-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom edges.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Once cooled, decorate, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Set the butter out about an hour before you begin so that it has time to come up to room temperature.
  • You can use light brown sugar, if necessary. The cookies won't have as much molasses flavor and will be lighter in color.
  • Store gingerbread cookies at room temperature in a container with a lid, or in plastic wrap. Consume within 5-7 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg