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 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup butter; 1 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; ¼ cup molasses; 2 tablespoons white sugar (for rolling the balls of dough in)

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
1 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar (for rolling the balls of dough in)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and Splenda until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses.
5
Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.
6
At this point you will want to chill the dough for a while, or it will be too sticky to handle.
7
When the dough is suitably chilled, shape it into walnut sized balls and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
8
Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
9
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
10
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ 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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