Introduction
The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate it than with some delicious gingerbread drop cookies! These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and filling your home with the warm, inviting aroma of spices. In this blog post, we’ll be sharing a recipe that is easy to follow, and we’ll also be giving you some tips and tricks to make sure your cookies turn out perfectly every time.
Ingredients
To make these gingerbread drop cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. 4. Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. 6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 7. If desired, roll each ball in coarse sugar. 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are light brown. 9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information
One serving (2 cookies) of these gingerbread drop cookies contains approximately:
- Calories: 207
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
- Sodium: 109mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 31g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 21g
- Protein: 2g
Cooking Time
The total cooking time for these gingerbread drop cookies is approximately 10-12 minutes.
Equipment
To make these cookies, you’ll need the following equipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Serving Suggestions
These gingerbread drop cookies are perfect for serving with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee. You could also try serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Variations
If you want to switch up the flavors, you could try adding some chopped nuts or dried fruit to the cookie dough. You could also try adding some orange zest or a pinch of nutmeg for some extra flavor.
Substitutions
If you don’t have molasses on hand, you could try substituting it with honey or maple syrup. You could also try using vegetable shortening instead of butter if you want a dairy-free version of these cookies.
Storage
These gingerbread drop cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You could also freeze them for up to 3 months.
Tips
To ensure your cookies turn out perfectly, make sure your butter is softened before you start mixing the dough. You could also try chilling the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
Notes
This recipe makes approximately 24 cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
- Can I freeze these cookies?
- Can I substitute the molasses with something else?
- Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can make these cookies ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze these cookies for up to 3 months.
Yes, you could try using honey or maple syrup instead of molasses.
We recommend using unsalted butter for this recipe, but if you don’t have it on hand, you could try using margarine instead.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these gingerbread drop cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season. They are easy to make, delicious, and will fill your home with the warm, inviting aroma of spices. We hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy it as much as we do!