Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Chewy Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses; 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2/3 cup or 1 (4-oz.) container gold sanding sugar; Parchment paper

Servings: persons

2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup or 1 (4-oz.) container gold sanding sugar
Parchment paper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Beat dark brown sugar and shortening in a medium bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg, molasses, and ginger; beat 30 seconds. Sift flour with next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, and beat at low speed until combined.
2
Place sanding sugar in a small bowl. Drop dough by level spoonfuls into sanding sugar, using a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop; roll to coat. Place coated cookies 3 inches apart on 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
3
Bake, in batches, at 350u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are fragrant and browned around edges. Cool on pans 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).
4
Sanding sugar can be ordered online or purchased wherever specialty cake supplies are sold.

470

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses, and more.

Yes, Chewy Ginger 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.

Chewy Ginger Cookies

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