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 methodβno 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!
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°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.
Calories |
147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 1% | |
*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.