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Gingerbread Cookie Bites Recipe

Gingerbread Cookie Bites Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Gingerbread cookie bites dance with festive warmth, blending traditional spices into miniature delights. Compact and irresistible, these tiny treats pack classic holiday flavor for delightful snacking pleasure you’ll savor with each delectable bite.


Ingredients

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Main Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating:

  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal cookie preparation.
  2. Create a fragrant dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking soda, warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside.
  3. Develop the cookie base by thoroughly creaming butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy. Incorporate egg, followed by rich molasses and vanilla extract, ensuring smooth integration.
  4. Gradually fold the prepared dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms with no visible flour streaks.
  5. Shape the dough into small, uniform spheres approximately one tablespoon in size. Gently roll each ball in granulated sugar, creating a delicate, sparkling exterior.
  6. Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately two inches of spacing between each cookie to allow for proper expansion.
  7. Bake the gingerbread bites for 8-10 minutes, watching for subtle signs of doneness such as set edges and delicate surface cracking. Avoid over-baking to maintain a soft, tender texture.
  8. Remove from oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, allowing them to firm up naturally before transferring to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.

Notes

  • Keep butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother dough consistency.
  • Use freshly ground spices for more intense, vibrant gingerbread flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
  • For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain texture and taste.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes before forming balls to prevent spreading and create more compact, uniform cookie bites.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg