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Gingerbread Cookie Bites

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 48 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • White icing for decoration optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, beating until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Don't overmix!
  5. Roll dough into ¾-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just set. The centers will look slightly underdone—that's perfect!
  7. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with white icing if desired.