Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Chewy Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking sheets; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger; 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger; 1/2 cup coarse sugar

Servings: persons

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking sheets
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 cup coarse sugar

1
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 baking sheets.
2
Whisk the flour, baking soda, ground ginger and salt in a medium bowl.
3
Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4
Beat in the molasses, egg and fresh ginger.
5
(The mixture may look curdled.)
6
Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated.
7
Stir in the crystallized ginger with a rubber spatula.
8
The dough should be soft but not sticky; if it's sticky, refrigerate 15 minutes.
9
Form tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and roll in the coarse sugar.
10
Arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
11
Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft, 12 to 14 minutes.
12
Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
13
Photograph by Johnny Miller

719

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking sheets, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 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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