Fresh Ginger Cookies
Warm, spicy, and irresistibly soft, these Fresh Ginger Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. Packed with the bold flavor of freshly grated ginger, a hint of molasses, and a warming blend of cinnamon and cloves, these cookies strike the ideal balance between sweet and spicy. The dough is rolled in sugar before baking, giving each cookie a delectable, crackly exterior while keeping the center chewy and moist. Ready in just 30 minutes, these quick and easy cookies make an excellent homemade snack or dessert. Serve them fresh from the oven with a steaming cup of tea or a cold glass of milk for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, grated
- 0.25 cups Molasses
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Additional granulated sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, freshly grated ginger, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Roll each ball of dough in the additional granulated sugar to coat completely, then place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these warm, spiced Fresh Ginger Cookies with a cup of tea or milk.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.2 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.4 g | 467% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 584 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 3271 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.3 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 320.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1618 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.
