Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup butter at room temperature; 1 egg; 1/3 cup molasses; 2 1/4 cups flour; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup butter at room temperature
1 egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With an electric mixer, cream 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
2
Add the egg and continue beating to blend well.
3
Add the molasses. Mix the dry ingredients together in another bowl,
4
then add to the butter mixture.
5
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6
Place the remaining sugar in a shallow dish.
7
Roll tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls, then roll the balls in the sugar to coat.
8
Place the balls 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
9
Bake until golden around the edges but soft in the middle, 12-15 minutes.
10
Let stand for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool.

991

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 cup butter at room temperature, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, 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.

Ginger Cookies

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