Gingerbread is a classic and well loved flavor to enjoy during the holidays. These quick and easy gingerbread cookie cups are perfect for making this Christmas season. They have all of your favorite classic gingerbread flavors. Topped off with a candy cane kiss to give these gingerbread cups the perfect pairing of Christmas flavors. These cups are so soft and chewy, the perfect way to serve gingerbread this year.
The cookie dough for these cups is simple to make, softened butter is mixed with both granulated and brown sugar along with molasses to give the bites that traditional gingerbread flavor. It is also filled with classic gingerbread spices, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. After the dough is combined, roll them into small balls, and place each one into a muffin cup. Bake until the center of each cookie cup comes out clean with a toothpick. Remove them from the oven, and top each one with a candy cane kiss. Let them cool completely before serving.
Gingerbread Cookie Cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- candy cane kisses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. In a large bowl, combine softened butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses. Mix until fluffy.
- Add in egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Add in the flour mixture, and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, and place each ball into a greased muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and place one candy cane kiss on each cup. Let cool completely.
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