Gingerbread Cookies

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.

Freshly baked gingerbread cookies stacked on a white plate with a decorative edge.

Gingerbread Cookies

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Electric mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Cooling rack

Method

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.

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