Giant Ginger Cookies
Sink your teeth into the perfect balance of spice and sweetness with these Giant Ginger Cookies, a bold twist on a classic favorite. Infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these oversized treats boast a soft and chewy center with crisp, sugar-coated edges that sparkle in every bite. Made with rich molasses and a generous coating of coarse sugar, they’re packed with nostalgic, festive warmth. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes of prep time and baked to golden perfection in under 12 minutes, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or an indulgent afternoon snack. Serve them with a mug of hot tea or coffee for a comforting, bakery-style experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups molasses
- 0.25 cups coarse sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the molasses until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Scoop approximately 1/4 cup portions of dough (or use a large cookie scoop) and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the coarse sugar to coat evenly.
Place the sugar-coated dough balls 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
Gently press down on each dough ball slightly to flatten. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers appear slightly underbaked (they will firm up as they cool).
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.
Serve your giant ginger cookies with a warm beverage and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.3 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.5 g | 628% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 3946 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 996.8 g | 362% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 580.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.7 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 35.1 mg | 195% | |
| Potassium | 3139 mg | 67% | |
*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.
