The holiday season feels extra special when the cabin fills with the warm scent of Gingerbread Cookies baking in the oven. These soft, spiced cookies are perfect for cozy evenings aboard or sharing with fellow boaters during festive gatherings.
Gingerbread Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3/4 Cup Butter Softened
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
Spices & Dry Ingredients
- 2 Cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 3/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
For Rolling
- 2 Tbsp White Sugar
Instructions
For the Dough
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined.
For the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Combining the Mixture
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Shaping and Baking
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Cooling
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
