GUMDROP GINGERBREAD COOKIES

Gumdrop Gingerbread Cookies offer a delightful blend of traditional flavors with a playful twist. Combining rich spices with chewy gumdrops, this soft gingerbread cookies recipe not only brings warmth to the holiday season but also satisfies sweet cravings.

Prep Time30

Cook Time12

Total Time42

Course: Christmas, Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: GUMDROP GINGERBREAD COOKIES

Servings: cookies

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 TBSP ground cinnamon
¾ tsp nutmeg
¾ tsp cloves
½ tsp salt
12 TBSP butter 1 ½ stick
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup molasses
1 large egg
20 spiced gumdrops one per cookie

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 375degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set it aside. Non-stick cooking spray or a silicon mat can also be used.
Cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, all the spices, and salt until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and molasses. Add in the egg and mix again to incorporate. Add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture and blend on low speed until the dough is smooth.
Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 1-inch-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press a spiced gumdrop into the center of each ball of dough.
Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes.
Be sure to let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack or container for storage. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

These Gingerbread Cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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