Description
These spicy ginger cookies are perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a warm, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until soft and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll small portions of dough into balls and coat them in granulated sugar.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies are set with slightly cracked tops.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of black pepper to the dry ingredients.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg