Deliciously Spiced Ginger Cookies: A Taste of Pure Bliss!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 1 ¼cupswhite sugar, divided, or more to taste

  • ¾cupunsalted butter, softened

  • 2tablespoonsgrated fresh ginger

  • ¼cupmolasses

  • 1largeegg

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. Beat 1 cup sugar, butter, and ginger in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined. Chill for 1 hour.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Roll chilled dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar, then place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until mostly (but not fully) set in the centers and edges are starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute on the baking sheets, then remove to wire racks and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe30
Calories137
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
18mg
6%
Sodium
117mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
15g
Protein
1g
2%
Calcium
10mg
1%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
56mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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