South African Ginger Cookies
Delight in the warm spices and comforting aroma of South African Ginger Cookies, a classic treat with a rich, molasses-infused flavor and a perfectly soft, chewy texture. These cookies are spiced to perfection with ground ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of cloves, making them an irresistible accompaniment to tea, coffee, or a glass of milk. Coated in a sparkling layer of sugar for added sweetness and crunch, each bite delivers a cozy, melt-in-your-mouth experience. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple roll-and-bake technique, this recipe is as effortless as it is delightful, yielding 24 beautifully golden cookies that are perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 125 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 large egg
- 50 grams extra granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, combining until a soft dough forms. Do not over-mix.
Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls.
Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with tea, coffee, or milk, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1389 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.5 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 938 mg | 20% | |
*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.
