Chewy Ginger Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    27 mins

  • Servings

    24 cookies

  • Calories

    134 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chewy Ginger Cookies

Chewy ginger cookies capture the essence of fall and the holiday season. A family tradition that's easy to make and full of festive flavor.

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Ingredients

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wet ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup molasses (not blackstrap)

dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp powdered ginger
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp allspice
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. I like to do this in a stand mixer, but electric beaters or a wooden spoon will work.
  3. Add the egg and molasses and blend well.
  4. Sift or whisk the dry ingredients together and add to the wet. Mix until completely blended.
  5. Form or scoop balls the size of a small walnut. I like to use a 1 1/4 inch cookie scoop for uniform cookies. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
  6. Place on an un-greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet 2" apart. Don't crowd your pans, these cookies will spread.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, and let cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
  8. Chewy ginger cookies will keep for up to a week at room temperature, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • , if you prefer them puffier, use 2 and 1/4 cups flour.
  • There's no need to chill this dough before baking, but you can certainly make it ahead if you like.
  • To freeze the dough I suggest scooping it out onto a baking sheet and freezing until the dough balls are solid.  Then put the dough into a zip lock freezer bag.  Thaw the dough balls before rolling and baking.
  • You can also freeze the baked cookies. Separate layers with waxed paper.
  • This recipe makes flat cookies, if you prefer them puffier, use 2 and 1/4 cups flour.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 189IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 189IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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