Emily's Spiced Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Emily's Spiced Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into cubes; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoons vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into cubes
2 large eggs
1 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon, and ground ginger.
3
In a different mixing bowl, add the sugar, brown sugar and butter.
4
With an electric mixer, beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5
Add eggs 1 at a time until well incorporated.
6
Scrape the bottom of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula, add the vanilla extract and the crystallized ginger and mix well.
7
Once the wet ingredients are incorporated, add the flour mixture in batches.
8
Mix until the dough begins to form into a ball.
9
Using an ice cream scoop, place the dough onto 2 parchment-lined sheet pans about 2 inches apart.
10
Press the dough with the back of a spoon.
11
Bake for 12 to 13 minutes.
12
When the cookies are done, transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

1346

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Emily's Spiced 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.

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