Ginger Cookies ( Cooking Light ) Recipe

Name: Ginger Cookies ( Cooking Light )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar, plus; 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; cooking spray

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar, plus
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
cooking spray

1
Place butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating at medium speed until light and well blended.
2
Add molasses and egg; beat well.
3
Combine flour and the next 4 ingredients (through mace), stirring with a whisk.
4
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, stirring until well blended.
5
Divide dough in half.
6
Wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
8
Shape each portion of dough into 26 (1-inch) balls.
9
Roll balls in remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
10
Flatten cookies with the bottom of a glass to 1/2-inch thickness.
11
Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
12
Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.

581

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 6 tablespoons butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, plus, 3 tablespoons sugar, divided, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Ginger Cookies ( Cooking Light ) 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 ( Cooking Light )

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