Big Soft Ginger Cookies from the Allrecipes Website
Soft, chewy, and brimming with warm holiday spices, these Big Soft Ginger Cookies from the Allrecipes website are a must-bake treat for any cookie lover. Made with a delightful blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies deliver a cozy, nostalgic flavor that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. A delicate molasses sweetness and a sugar-coated exterior create the perfect balance of texture and taste. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have 24 generously sized cookies with a signature crackled top and irresistibly soft center. Whether you're preparing for a festive cookie swap or craving a comforting dessert, these ginger cookies are guaranteed to impress. Bake them today and savor the warm, spiced aroma that fills your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon water
- 0.25 cup white sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent cookies from sticking.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, molasses, and water to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.
Scoop out approximately 1.5 tablespoons of dough (or use a small cookie scoop) and roll it into a ball.
Roll each dough ball in the additional 0.25 cup of white sugar until evenly coated.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies begin to crack but the centers still look soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.8 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.6 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 3137 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 471.0 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1603 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
