Drop Ginger Cakes Cookies
Warm your home with the irresistible aroma of Drop Ginger Cakes Cookies, a delightful fusion of soft, cake-like texture and bold spice. Perfectly balanced with hints of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these molasses-infused cookies are incredibly easy to make thanks to their drop-cookie method—no rolling or cutting required! With just 15 minutes of prep time, these treats are oven-ready and bake to perfection in under 12 minutes. Sprinkle them with a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive finish, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy tea-time indulgence. Soft, spiced, and perfectly sweet, these ginger cookies will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the molasses, egg, and milk to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, sift powdered sugar over the cooled cookies for a decorative touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.3 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 576 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 1993 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 503.2 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1637 mg | 35% | |
*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.
