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Easy Chewy Gingerbread Cookies (Healthy & One-Bowl Christmas cookies)

Easy Chewy Gingerbread Christmas Cookies Recipe

Easy Chewy Gingerbread Cookies! They have the perfect soft texture and are packed with classic Christmas spices. Made in one bowl with no chilling required, this is the simplest, most delicious gingerbread recipe for your holiday baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (or coconut oil, softened)
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp allspice optional
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Baking Sheets
  • Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and coconut sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice (if using), baking soda, and salt to the same bowl. Mix on low speed until a soft, sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Shape the Cookies: If using the sugar coating, place the 2 tbsp of granulated sugar in a small, shallow bowl. Scoop the dough by the tablespoon and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the sugar to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are puffed and still look slightly soft.
  6. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. They will deflate and form lovely crinkles as they cool. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.