Gingerbread Gooey Butter Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Additional sugar for coating the cookie dough

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl or mixer, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and combine until a dough forms.
6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
7. Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information: (Per cookie, based on average ingredients)

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 1g

Dish Characteristics:

• The cookies have a spicy gingerbread flavor with a soft and gooey texture.
• The cookies are slightly crispy on the outside and extremely moist on the inside.
• The sugar coating provides a sweet and crunchy contrast to the soft cookie.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy."
2. "I love the gooey center of these cookies. They are definitely a hit with my family."
3. "These gingerbread cookies are unique and delicious. The sugar coating is a great addition."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use softened butter for best results. Do not use melted butter.
• Handle the cookie dough gently to avoid overworking it, which can lead to tough cookies.
• Baking time may vary depending on the humidity and altitude. Check the cookies frequently during baking to avoid overbaking.