Mega-Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Mega-Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger; About 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
About 3/4 cup sugar, divided
6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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1. In a food processor (or blender), whirl chopped ginger and 1/3 cup sugar until ginger is finely ground. Pour from container.
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2. In the same container, whirl butter and 1/3 cup sugar until fluffy.
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3. Add ginger mixture, molasses, and egg; whirl to mix.
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4. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whirl into butter mixture.
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5. Cover dough and chill until firm to the touch, about 1 hour.
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6. Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Shape dough into 1-in. balls and coat in remaining sugar (use a little more sugar if needed). Place balls 2 to 3 in. apart on nonstick or oiled baking sheets.
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7. Bake until slightly darker brown, 11 to 12 minutes, switching positions of baking sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies to racks to cool.
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Make ahead: Up to 1 week, stored airtight at room temperature; frozen, up to 4 months.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger, About 3/4 cup sugar, divided, 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Mega-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.

Mega-Ginger Cookies

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