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Soft Gingerbread Cookies

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"These cookies are warm and delicious on a cold winter's day. Cut them into any shape to fit your holiday celebrations."
Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 96 times with an average star rating of 3.6
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 45 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/8 cup butter, softened
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and butter until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, allspice, ginger, cloves and cinnamon, stir them into the wet mixture until all of the dry is absorbed. Cover the dough and chill for at least 3 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out into desired shapes. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES 
I've been looking for a soft, puffy gingerbread recipe for years. I bake a lot and try pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by JBOUDREAUX 
I don't know WHAT any of the negative reviews could possibly be about!!! I found this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by EHYDE1 
I'm not the most experienced baker, but most things I try for the first time come out good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by COOKIEDOODE 
i'd rate this a zero if it was available. I followed your so called recipe to the letter,not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by SARA8830 
This was a really easy recipe. They turn out more 'cakie' than cookie like but delicious. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by CARONE 
I thought these cookies were quick and easy! The flavor is mild gingerbread with a soft,yet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by JHUFF6 
Cookies were very good. This is a mild tasting gingerbread cookie. I had to throw the first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2006 by maggie 
i made these cookies for my boyfriend on valentines day. he said they reminded him of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2003 by LIZZIELOU 
This recipe is excellent. I did add grated orange peel and substituted honey for molasses to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by FLYLITTLEFEATHER 
As many have noted, these cookies are not very sweet at all. I wish I had read them... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 73

  • Total Fat: 0.8g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1.2g

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