Description

These bakery-style gingerbread white chocolate chip cookies are thick, soft, and chewy with crisp edges, warm holiday spices, and creamy white chocolate chips. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy homemade treat any time of year.

Ingredients

1¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

¾ cup brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup white chocolate chips

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Instructions

Whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Beat the cold cubed butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined.
Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Scoop the dough into 8 large cookie dough balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Arrange the dough balls several inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, until the tops are set and the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Substitute dark or milk chocolate chips for the white chocolate chips if desired.

Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty finish.

Mix in toffee bits or a pinch of orange zest for added flavor.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.

Warm cookies in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds before serving for a fresh-baked texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 large cookie
Calories: 441 kcal
Sugar: 35 g
Sodium: 190 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 61 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 58 mg