Extreme Sugar-Coated Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Extreme Sugar-Coated Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (use only dark brown sugar!); 1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 teaspoons ginger powder (can use 4 teaspoons); 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 cup sugar, for coating (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar (use only dark brown sugar!)
1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons ginger powder (can use 4 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup sugar, for coating (about 1 cup)

1
Line a large baking sheet/s with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and maple extract until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3
Add in molasses and egg (beat for 2 minutes or until well combined).
4
In another bowl flour, baking soda, salt and all spices until blended; add to the creamed mixture; mix until combined.
5
Cover and chill minimum of 2 hours.
6
Set oven to 350u00b0F.
7
Place about 1 cup white sugar in a bowl.
8
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls into the sugar, coating them thoroughly.
9
Place on baking sheet/s spacing about 2-inches apart.
10
Using the bottom of a glass, flatten the cookies slightly.
11
Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until cookies feel dry and firm on top.

964

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (use only dark brown sugar!), 1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Extreme Sugar-Coated 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.

Extreme Sugar-Coated Ginger Cookies

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