Absolute Perfection Ginger Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Absolute Perfection Ginger Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 ½ teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup chopped crystallized ginger; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; ½ cup vegetable shortening, room temperature; ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 large egg; ¼ cup mild-flavored light molasses; ¾ cup turbinado sugar (a.k.a. Sugar in the Raw) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ cup chopped crystallized ginger
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
¼ cup mild-flavored light molasses
¾ cup turbinado sugar (a.k.a. Sugar in the Raw) (optional)

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend.
2
Mix in crystallized ginger.
3
Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar, shortening and butter in large bowl until fluffy.
4
Add egg and molasses and beat until blended.
5
Add flour mixture and mix just until blended.
6
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
7
Preheat oven to 350F
8
Lightly butter 2 baking sheets.
9
Using wet hands, form dough into 1 1/4-inch balls.
10
(At this point you may roll the dough balls in the turbinado sugar, if desired).
11
Place balls on prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
12
Chill cookies (on the sheets) in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
13
Remove cookies on sheets from the refrigerator and place in oven.
14
Bake cookies until cracked on top but still soft to touch, about 12 minutes.
15
Do not overbake.
16
Cool on sheets 1 minute.
17
Carefully transfer to racks and cool.
18
Can be made 5 days ahead.
19
Store airtight at room temperature.
20
These freeze well for up to 2 months, stored airtight.

853

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 ½ teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Absolute Perfection Ginger Spice Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Absolute Perfection Ginger Spice Cookies

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