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ginger cookies recipe

Ginger Cookies Recipe

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A soft and chewy ginger cookies recipe made with molasses or honey, rolled in sugar and full of warm spices. Perfect for holidays or cozy treats year-round.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 people
Course: desserts, snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup molasses or honey as an alternative
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer (or stand mixer)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Cookie scoop (optional)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add molasses and egg; mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
  8. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and tops begin to crack.
  10. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal

Notes

For crinkle cookies, roll twice in sugar for a thicker coating.
Swap molasses for honey for a lighter version.
Dough can be frozen up to 3 months.
Store baked cookies in airtight container for up to 1 week.

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