Best 7 Big Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful realm of soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, a holiday classic that enchants taste buds with its warm, spicy aroma and irresistible texture. These cookies, crafted with love and precision, offer a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate, leaving you craving more. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore three delectable variations of this timeless treat: the classic gingerbread cookie, the chewy molasses cookie, and the zesty lemon gingerbread cookie. Each recipe promises a unique experience, offering a range of flavors and textures that cater to every palate. Whether you prefer the traditional taste of classic gingerbread, the rich and chewy texture of molasses, or the vibrant citrus notes of lemon, these recipes will guide you in creating the perfect gingerbread cookies that will undoubtedly become a cherished holiday tradition.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHIER BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies that stay soft. This healthier version of the original recipe uses butter instead of margarine, less sugar, and some white whole wheat flour.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup molasses
3 tablespoons natural (raw) sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in water and molasses. Gradually stir in flour mixture until just incorporated. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 82.8 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

SOFT GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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These cookies are warm and delicious on a cold winter's day. Cut them into any shape to fit your holiday celebrations.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup molasses
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup water
⅛ cup butter, softened
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and butter until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, allspice, ginger, cloves and cinnamon, stir them into the wet mixture until all of the dry is absorbed. Cover the dough and chill for at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out into desired shapes. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps. -Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until puffy and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite.

Provided by AMY1028

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES - FROM THE ALLRECIPES WEBSITE



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These cookies have gotten rave reviews at our family get-togethers. They are posted on the All Recipes website and are 5 star cookies! Here is what the chef has to say: "These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite." Thank you for making this available to us all!

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 24 large cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses.
  • Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.
  • Shape dough into walnut sized balls and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  • Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

SOFT-BATCH GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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These delicious gingerbread cookies bake up soft and chewy and are topped with the most delicious buttercream frosting.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 14 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50 grams) dark brown sugar
1 large egg (56 grams), room temperature
1/4 cup (70 milliliters) dark molasses
2 1/4 cups (290 grams) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon (4 milliliters) vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups (250 grams) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) whole milk
1/3 cup sprinkles

Steps:

  • For the gingerbread cookie dough: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter, granulated sugar and dark brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on a medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture becomes lighter in color. Mix in the egg and molasses on a medium speed until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula.
  • Sift the dry ingredients (flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and salt) into the wet ingredients. Mix on low until just combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula.
  • Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to shape and roll 14 cookie dough balls using about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 11 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies seem set in the center. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 10 minutes, then place on a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • For the buttercream frosting: While the cookies bake and cool, mix the butter on a medium speed in a large bowl for 30 seconds, or until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix on a medium speed until combined. Mix in the powdered sugar and milk on a low speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula. Once the powdered sugar is incorporated, mix for an additional minute on a low speed to give the frosting a super smooth consistency.
  • For the cookie decorations: Spread a thin layer of frosting on top of the cooled cookies using a small offset spatula or butter knife. Top with sprinkles, then enjoy!

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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This makes a very tasty moist "fresh out of the oven" flavored cookie--even the next day. These went fast. Recipe courtesy of Barbara Gray of Boise, Idaho and Country Woman October/November 2010.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 42m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg and molasses.
  • Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll in sugar.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 105.6, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Bake the cookies at the specified temperature and time to ensure they are cooked through without overbaking.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before icing or decorating them.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These big, soft gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They are easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your cookies turn out perfectly every time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake up a batch of these delicious cookies today!

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