Perfect Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Perfect Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses; 1 X large egg, room temp.; 1 1/4 cups chopped crystallized ginger; granulated sugar, for rolling the cookies

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
1 X large egg, room temp.
1 1/4 cups chopped crystallized ginger
granulated sugar, for rolling the cookies

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Sift flours, baking soda, spices, and salt into a large bowl and combine mixture. Beat brown sugar, oil and molasses on medium speed for 5 min. Turn mixer to low, add egg and beat for 1 minute. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl and mix again for 1 minute. With the mixer still on low, slowly add dry ingredients to bowl and mix on medium speed for 2 min. Add crystallized ginger and mix until combined.
3
Scoop dough with a spoon into a 1 3/4 inch ball, then flatten lightly with your fingers. Press both sides of each cookie in sugar and place on sheet pans. Bake for exactly 13 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheets for a couple of minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

690

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons cloves, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

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