Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: 35 cookies
Description:
Prepare yourself for a delightful explosion of ginger flavor with these Soft Ginger Cookies. One bite and you’ll understand why you should double this recipe—35 cookies simply won’t be enough to satisfy your cravings. Hailing from the South, this recipe promises to infuse your kitchen with warm, comforting aromas and leave your taste buds yearning for more. These cookies are the epitome of easy-to-make desserts, perfect for any occasion that demands a touch of sweetness.
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Less than 30 Minutes, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 206
- Fat Content: 5.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 24.6mg
- Sodium Content: 121.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 25.5g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until it’s light and fluffy.
- Beat in the sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Add the unsulphured molasses and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle in the salt and continue beating until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cloves, and cinnamon. Mix until the dry ingredients are well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Ensure thorough mixing to evenly distribute the spices.
- With sugar-coated hands, form the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in additional sugar until coated evenly.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden. Be cautious not to overbake—the cookies should still appear slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy these irresistibly soft ginger cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Review Summary:
With an aggregated rating of 5 stars from 15 reviews, it’s clear that these Soft Ginger Cookies are a crowd favorite. Reviewers rave about the perfect balance of spice and sweetness, the soft and chewy texture, and the ease of preparation. Many recommend doubling the recipe to ensure there are plenty to go around, echoing the sentiment expressed in the recipe’s description. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.
