Spicy Ginger Cookies
Warm up your kitchen with these irresistibly Spicy Ginger Cookies, a delightful twist on a classic treat! Featuring the cozy flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies pack a fiery punch with a hint of cayenne pepper and the sweet bite of finely chopped crystallized ginger. The soft and chewy texture, paired with a sparkling sugar coating, makes every bite a perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for holiday baking, gifting, or satisfying your year-round cravings for flavorful cookies. Serve them with your favorite cup of tea or coffee for an indulgent dessert that’s sure to impress! Perfectly spiced, these ginger cookies will quickly become your go-to recipe for festive gatherings and cozy evenings alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams brown sugar, packed
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 120 ml molasses
- 1 large egg
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams crystalized ginger, finely chopped
- 50 grams granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the molasses and the egg to the mixture, beating until smooth and fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Gently fold in the finely chopped crystalized ginger, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Place the granulated sugar for rolling in a shallow bowl. Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball.
Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar to completely coat and then arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your spicy ginger cookies with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.2 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.2 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 562 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 2674 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 694.6 g | 253% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 457.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 682 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 3120 mg | 66% | |
*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.
