Perfect Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Perfect Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ cup butter, at room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; ¼ cup molasses; 3 -4 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger; extra sugar (for rolling)

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup molasses
3 -4 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
extra sugar (for rolling)

1
Set the oven at 350.
2
Have 2 baking sheets on hand.
3
Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
4
In an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Beat in the egg, followed by the molasses.
6
With the mixer set on its lowest speed, beat in the flour mixture followed by the crystallized ginger.
7
Roll the batter in your hands into 1-inch balls, then roll them in the sugar mixture.
8
Set them on the ungreased baking sheets.
9
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are crisp on the outside but a little soft on top.
10
Cool the cookies on wire racks.
11
Store in an airtight container.

846

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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: 2 ¼ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 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.

Perfect Ginger Cookies

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