Soft Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
Do you love soft gingerbread cookies? These delicious holiday cookies are perfect for the winter season. Make a batch to eat and a batch to share. These cookies are so good, you won't want to share.
Servings: 15
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ stick, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups whole-wheat white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on medium speed until fluffy
- Beat in the egg until incorporated, then beat in the molasses and applesauce until mixed well
- In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the rest of the dry ingredients. Add it to the sugar and molasses mixture in 3 batches, mixing well between each addition
- Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350° F and line 2 baking sheets with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- Roll the dough into balls about 1½ tablespoons wide, or use a small cookie scoop
- Place 2 inches apart and bake for 8-10 minutes
Notes
Smart Points: 6
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g