Ginger Quakes Recipe

Name: Ginger Quakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons rendered bacon fat (optional); 1 large egg; ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses; 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; ½ cup turbinado sugar or ½ cup coarse sugar, for coating

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons rendered bacon fat (optional)
1 large egg
⅓ cup unsulphured molasses
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
½ cup turbinado sugar or ½ cup coarse sugar, for coating

1
Position oven rack in center of oven; preheat oven to 350; line two baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
3
In the bowl of an electric mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar at med-high speed until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
4
Beat in the bacon fat, if using; add the egg and mix until blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
5
Add in the molasses, ginger, and orange zest; mix until blended.
6
At low speed, add the flour mixture, mixing just until blended.
7
Place the turbinado or coarse sugar in a shallow dish or pie plate; roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
8
Roll each ball in the sugar, coating it completely.
9
Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
10
Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops are cracked but the centers are still soft.
11
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.

946

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Ginger Quakes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ginger Quakes

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