🍪 Ginger Cookies
Ginger cookies are warm, soft, and full of cozy spices. They have a slightly crisp edge with a soft and chewy center, and the beautiful cracked tops come from rolling the dough in sugar before baking. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses gives these cookies their deep flavor and classic aroma. They’re perfect with a glass of milk or a hot cup of tea.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup extra sugar (for rolling)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Ground ginger
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Baking soda
- Salt
Set this mixture aside.
3️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using a mixer until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy. This usually takes about 2–3 minutes.
4️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
Mix until everything is fully combined and smooth.
5️⃣ Combine the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir slowly until a soft dough forms. Avoid over-mixing so the cookies stay tender.
6️⃣ Shape the Cookies
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into balls.
Roll each ball in the extra sugar to coat the outside.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between them.
7️⃣ Bake
Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes until the tops crack and the edges are slightly firm.
The centers may still look soft, which is perfect—they will firm up as they cool.
8️⃣ Cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽 Serving Ideas
These cookies taste amazing with:
🥛 Cold milk
☕ Coffee
🍵 Hot tea
🍦 Vanilla ice cream
✨ Tip: For extra soft cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. This helps the flavors develop and keeps the cookies thick and chewy.
If you want, I can also give you 3 secret tricks bakeries use to make ginger cookies extra soft and chewy.
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