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Easy Gingerbread Cookie Bites are chewy, bite-sized cookies perfect for holiday parties and gift bags. This recipe yields about 100 small cookies with a rich molasses and warm spice flavor.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 37 minutes (includes at least 2 hours chilling time)
  • Yield: About 100 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup holiday nonpareils sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a small bowl until evenly mixed.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter, shortening, dark brown sugar, and egg on medium speed until creamy and well blended.
  3. Add molasses and vanilla extract, then beat until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth dough forms with no lumps.
  5. Press dough evenly into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper, smoothing the surface flat.
  6. Sprinkle holiday nonpareils sprinkles evenly over the dough and gently press them in to stick.
  7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F; line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Remove chilled dough from pan using parchment and place on a cutting board.
  10. Using a ruler, cut dough into 1/2-inch squares to get approximately 10 to 11 rows per side (about 100 pieces total).
  11. Place cut dough pieces on baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart; fit about 30 to 35 pieces per tray.
  12. Bake each tray for 7 minutes; let cookies sit on hot pans for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

This recipe makes over 100 bite-sized cookies, perfect for sharing during holidays., Using parchment paper on baking sheets prevents sticking and minimizes cleanup., A stand mixer with a paddle attachment (like KitchenAid) is ideal for mixing the dough., Cookies bake best at 375°F for 7 minutes for a soft, chewy inside and slightly crisp edges.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes per baking sheet
  • Category: Cookies, Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 cookies
  • Calories: 163 kcal per 4 cookies
  • Fat: 6 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g per serving
  • Protein: 2 g per serving