Classic Ginger Cookies
Unlock the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season with these **Classic Ginger Cookies**, a perfect blend of bold spices and irresistible sweetness. Made with aromatic ground ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of cloves, these cookies offer a delightful balance of flavors, rounded out by rich molasses for depth and texture. Their soft and chewy center contrasts beautifully with a lightly crisp outer coating, thanks to a sprinkling of granulated sugar before baking. Quick and easy to prepare in just over 20 minutes, this recipe yields 24 cookies that are ideal for sharing or savoring solo with a cup of tea or coffee. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or any time you're craving a timeless treat, these ginger cookies will become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup unsulphured molasses
- 0.25 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Roll each ball in the additional 0.25 cup of granulated sugar until well coated.
Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the tops are crackled and the edges are set.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.7 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.2 g | 466% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3832 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 522.9 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 313.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1594 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.
