Ingredients
Making these delicious gingerbread cookies requires only a few ingredients. You will need 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup of butter, softened, 1/2 cup of white sugar, 1/2 cup of molasses, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 egg.
You will also need some additional ingredients for decorating the cookies if you choose to do so. These ingredients are 1/4 cup of white sugar for rolling the dough, 1/4 cup of icing sugar, 1 teaspoon of milk, and some food coloring.
Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet or two and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar. Beat in the molasses, milk, and egg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough is formed.
Gather the dough into a ball and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough until it is 1/4 inch thick. Cut out the cookies with a cookie cutter and place them on the baking sheets. Sprinkle the white sugar on the cookies for decoration.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely before icing.
To make the icing, mix together the icing sugar and milk in a small bowl until a thick paste is formed. Add in a few drops of food coloring if desired. Spread the icing on the cooled cookies. Let the icing set before serving.
Nutrition
These gingerbread cookies are a great treat that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Each cookie contains approximately 150 calories, 7 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbohydrates, and 2.5 grams of protein. They are also a good source of dietary fiber and iron.
These cookies are best enjoyed when they are freshly made. However, they can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
These gingerbread cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Whether you choose to decorate them or keep them plain, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. Enjoy!