Name: Chewy Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 26 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 3/4 teaspoons ginger; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/3 cup molasses; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

When you think of winter holiday flavors, what comes to mind? GINGERBREAD, of course! Maybe it's just me, but I feel like the winter season hasn't really started until I get that first bite of gingerbread! The delicious kick of spices like cinnamon and ginger, and the dark, almost smokey flavor of molasses. What's not to love?!

What do I need to make these gingerbread cookies?

These cookies are made with a combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, and just the right amount of molasses to make them perfectly chewy! Here's a list of the ingredients you'll need to make these!

• Whole wheat flour + all-purpose flour

• Baking soda

• Salt

• Spices

• Unsalted butter

• Molasses

• Brown sugar + granulated sugar

• Eggs

• Vanilla extract

Do I need to chill my cookie dough?

Nope! This recipe does not require the dough to chill, so you'll have fresh gingerbread cookies in no time!

Tips for the best chewy gingerbread cookies

Don't over bake your cookies. You want to be sure to bake your cookies no longer than the 10-11 minutes instructed. You want these cookies to be chewy! Over baking can make them harder than desired and dry.

Don't skimp on the spices! "I love bland gingerbread"... said no one ever! The first step to making sure you get the perfect gingerbread cookie starts with the spices. This recipe has just the right amounts of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves for the perfect balance of spice.

Hoping these chewy gingerbread cookies bring you tons of joy for the holidays! Happy baking! ♥

Chewy Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies

Recipe by Chrissy

Yields

18-20

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

1 ¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 ¾ teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon clove
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup molasses
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a mixer, cream together the butter, sugars, and molasses for about 1-2 minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through. Add in the eggs and the vanilla. Mix well.
Add in all of your remaining ingredients. Mix until everything is incorporated. The dough will come together nicely. It will be slightly sticky, but should be easy to work with.
Once the dough is done, let it rest for about 6-7 minutes while you preheat your oven and prep your baking sheets. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a baking mat.
Once your oven is preheated, roll the dough into (roughly) 2 inch balls, and place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes. Take out of the oven, let rest for about a minute, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

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