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ginger cookies in a large green bowl with red leaves on the table underneath the bowl.

Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies

Published by Kate
A traditional soft yet chewy ginger cookie. Perfect for the holidays.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Turn off the mixer and add the egg and molasses. Beat until combined.
  • Mix the ¼ cup flour with baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Pour into the mixer and beat on low until combined.
  • Add the remaining 2 cups of flour in two additions, beating after each addition.
  • Roll the cookies into 1 inch balls.
  • Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cookies no longer look moist on top.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet. Remove and place on a cooling rack until cool. Serve with a glass of milk!

Notes

You can substitute 3 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. 
You can also substitute 2 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger for the powdered ginger. For even more ginger flavor, stir in ⅓ cup of finely chopped candied ginger with the flour. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 187IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas cookies, ginger cookies
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