Crisp Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Crisp Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 7 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, at room temp; 1 1/4 cups sugar (10 oz); 1 extra large egg; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 2 1/2 cups flour (12 1/2 oz); 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 2 tablespoons minced candied ginger; 1 1/4 cups toasted pecan halves, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

7 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, at room temp
1 1/4 cups sugar (10 oz)
1 extra large egg
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 1/2 cups flour (12 1/2 oz)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons minced candied ginger
1 1/4 cups toasted pecan halves, coarsely chopped

1
In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar.
2
Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat until the mixture is fluffy and light.
3
Add the egg and continue to beat on medium speed until fully incorporated, then beat in the molasses.
4
To another, smaller bowl, sift together the flour, soda, salt and ground ginger.
5
With the mixer set on low speed, beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, one third at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Stir in the candied ginger and pecans.
7
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.
8
Knead briefly, then divide into 2 equal portions.
9
Using your palms, roll each portion into a log, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
10
Wrap each log separately in plastic wrap and chill about two hours.
11
Preheat oven to 325*F (165*C) LIne two baking sheets with standard parchment paper.
12
On a lightly floured surface, slice the dough logs crosswise 1/8th inch thick.
13
Place the dough rounds 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
14
Bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
15
Set on a wire rack to cool completely.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, at room temp, 1 1/4 cups sugar (10 oz), 1 extra large egg, 1/2 cup dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Crisp 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.

Crisp Ginger Cookies

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