Description
Pear gingerbread cookies are a delightful twist on traditional gingerbread, combining warm spices with the sweet, juicy taste of fresh pears.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 ½ cups (312 g)
- Brown sugar: ¾ cup (150 g), packed
- Ground ginger: 1 tablespoon (8 g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2 g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (113 g), softened
- Molasses: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Fresh pears: 1 cup (about 2 medium pears), peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- Powdered sugar: for dusting (about ¼ cup or 30 g)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and baking soda.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy, then add the molasses and mix until fully incorporated.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter and molasses mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Roll and cut cookies: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut out desired shapes.
- Bake cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are crisp and centers are soft.
- Cool and decorate: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are fresh for the best flavor.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Consider variations for gluten-free or vegan options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pear gingerbread cookies, holiday cookies, baking, dessert recipes