Soft Gingerbread Cookies
These soft gingerbread cookies are a delightful combination of rich, warm spices and the perfect balance of sweetness and salt. Made with Member’s Mark™ Ground Ginger, the cookies have a robust, earthy flavor that’s both aromatic and comforting. The Member’s Mark™ Sea Salt enhances the depth of flavor, bringing out the subtle sweetness of molasses while providing a gentle contrast to the spiciness of the ginger and molasses.
The dough is mixed to achieve a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth, while the touch of sea salt adds a delightful, savory twist that makes each bite even more irresistible. These cookies are perfect for the holiday season or any time you want to indulge in a cozy, homemade treat with a hint of sophistication. Whether you enjoy them with a cup of our favorite Comforting Chai Latte or save them for Santa, these gingerbread cookies are sure to become a favorite. The tip to making them perfect is removing from the pan once they’re cooked to allow them to flatten as they cool.
To help your holidays run smoothly – you can purchase the Member’s Mark™ Holiday Spice Variety Pack at Sam’s Club! It features the perfect seasonal spice trio – ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. You’ll use these spices in so many recipes (like these gingerbread cookies) during the holiday season…and beyond!
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Member's Mark™ Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter softened
- 1 cup Member's Mark™ Granulated Sugar, plus additional for rolling
- 1 Egg large
- ⅓ cup Molasses
- 2 ¼ cup Member's Mark™ All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Member's Mark™ Ground Ginger
- ¾ tsp Member's Mark™ Sea Salt
- ¾ tsp Member's Mark™ Ground Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Ground Cloves
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Ground Nutmeg
- Member's Mark™ Granulated Sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line baking sheet in parchment paper.
- Using a stand mixer, cream Member's Mark™ Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter and Member's Mark™ Granulated Sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses. Mix until incorporated.
- Add Member's Mark™ All-Purpose Flour, baking soda, Member's Mark™ Ground Ginger, Member's Mark™ Sea Salt, Member's Mark™ Ground Cinnamon, Member's Mark™ Ground Cloves, and Member's Mark™ Ground Nutmeg. Mix until soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough into small balls (smaller than a golf ball) and roll in sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove cookies from the baking sheet and place on a wire cooling rack so they flatten slightly. Enjoy!