Chewy Ginger Cookies
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Chewy Ginger Cookies
Description
Chewy Ginger Cookies bring together classic baking spices with a slight twist by including black pepper to underscore the traditional warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The dough, enriched with softened butter and molasses, is mixed until creamy, chilled for at least an hour, and then portioned into smooth balls rolled in sanding sugar for a sparkling finish. Baking at a moderate 350°F ensures the cookies set with a puffy rise and soften into a chewy texture as they cool. The balance of spices and sweetness delivers a cookie that is neither too crisp nor cakey, making it enjoyable as a snack or alongside tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ⅓ cup sanding sugar large crystal
Instructions
- Mix the sugar and butter in a large bowl or stand mixer for 3-4 minutes until light and creamy. Add the molasses and egg and mix well. Sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper on a piece of parchment paper then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour up to 2 days.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Use a #24 cookie scoop (2-inch scoops) to make rounded balls. Roll each ball between the palms of your hands until smooth then roll in the sanding sugar. Lightly grease a baking sheet and place 6 dough balls per sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes. Do not overbake. The cookies will be puffy and will flatten as they cool. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 282IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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