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Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bites

Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bites Perfect for Holiday Sharing

Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bites are a soft, chewy treat filled with warm spices, perfect for sharing during the holidays.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger fresh ginger can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Richness
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup shortening can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses can use honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration
  • festive nonpareils for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bites
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, shortening, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  4. Transfer the dough onto parchment paper, press into a square, and sprinkle nonpareils on top. Wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the chilled dough into 1/2 inch cubes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 7 minutes.
  6. Allow cookie bites to cool on the pan for about 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

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