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Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

chewy gingerbread cookies

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A soft and chewy gingerbread cookie recipe that gives you that delicious gingerbread flavor without all the work of cutting out and decorating gingerbread men!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour 
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine softened butter and brown sugar and cream with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  2. Add an egg, molasses and vanilla and beat to combine.
  3. Add flour, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch and salt and mix until just combined.
  4. Scoop and roll into balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes.