Mom's Best Soft Gingerbread Cookies New Gb House Directions

Indulge in nostalgia with Mom’s Best Soft Gingerbread Cookies, a timeless holiday classic made irresistibly tender and flavorful with New GB House Directions. These rich, spiced cookies combine the warmth of molasses, ground ginger, and cinnamon with a perfectly soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients like brown sugar, butter, and cloves to create a dough that bakes into fluffy perfection. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a festive finish, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights by the fire. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these soft gingerbread cookies are guaranteed to bring the comforting taste of tradition to your home.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 0.25 cups powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the molasses and beat until fully incorporated, then mix in the egg until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Stir in the milk to ensure the dough has a soft, pliable texture.

Step 7

Lightly flour your hands and roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 8

Using the bottom of a glass or your palm, gently flatten each cookie slightly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges look slightly firm. Be careful not to overbake; they should remain soft.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, optionally dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a festive look.

Step 12

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(854.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2889.9

Total Fat 48.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 316.5mg	0%
Sodium 3927.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 586.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 351.0g
Protein 39.9g	0%

Vitamin D 73.3IU	0%
Calcium 591.3mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 2981.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.8%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 79.8%