Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitute); 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitute)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3
Set aside.
4
In large miximg bowl with an electric mixer beat butter for 30 seconds.
5
Add 1 cup sugar.
6
Beat until fluffy.
7
Add egg and molasses; beat well.
8
Add half the flour mixture; beat until combined.
9
Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
10
Shape into 1-inch balls.
11
Roll in 2 tablespoons sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
12
Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes or until light brown and puffed.
13
Let cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes.
14
Transfer to wire racks to cool.

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Soft 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.

Soft Ginger Cookies

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