Description
Valentine’s Day Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful way to celebrate love with their warm, aromatic blend of ginger and cinnamon. These charming cookies are perfect for decorating and sharing with loved ones, making them an ideal treat for this romantic holiday. Gather your friends or family around the kitchen and enjoy a fun-filled baking session that results in beautifully crafted cookies, full of flavor and heartwarming memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups icing sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are crisp.
- Let cool before decorating with icing sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg