Baked Soft Gingerbread Cookie
These baked soft gingerbread cookies are a must-try this holiday season! See how the wood-fired difference makes this childhood classic come alive with flavor.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 Teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 Teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 Cup dark brown sugar
3/4 Cup granulated sugar, divided
3/4 Cup (1 1/2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened
1 Large Egg
1/4 Cup molasses
Instructions
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 325℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves in a medium bowl.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer), cream together the brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again and mix for 30 seconds more.
Portion the dough into one-tablespoon-sized balls, then roll the dough balls in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing two inches apart.
Place the baking sheets on the grill grates. Close the lid and bake until the cookies are lightly browned, but still soft in the centers, 10-15 minutes. Remove the cookies from the grill and transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
Recipe and photo from Traeger.
