Easy Soft Ginger Cookies
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Easy Soft Ginger Cookies
Description
The recipe mixes all-purpose flour with salt, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon, then creamed butter with brown and granulated sugars, egg, and molasses, combining dry and wet ingredients thoroughly. The dough is chilled for about an hour to firm up, which helps the cookies maintain their shape and softness during baking. Baking at 350°F for 10-15 minutes produces cookies with edges that become set while maintaining a soft center.
The flavor centers on warm spices, notably ginger and cinnamon, complemented by molasses richness and sweetness. The soft texture contrasts with the slight sugar coating. After baking, cooling on sheets before transferring prevents breakage.
These cookies can be stored airtight at room temperature for several days or frozen for longer storage. They provide a spiced treat suitable for snack times or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 11%+ protein
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar or very fine/caster sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¼ cup molasses not black strap
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In the mixing bowl cream the butter for 1-2 minutes, beat in the sugars, add the egg and beat, add the molasses and beat to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients half at a time beating on low (or mix with a spatula or wooden spoon) to combine. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 1-2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into small balls (1-1 ½ inch / 2½-3½ cm size). Roll in granulated sugar or cane sugar, place on prepared cookie sheets 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets then move to a wire rack until completely cooled. Enjoy!
To help with firmness of the cookie it will help to chill the unbaked cookies for approximately 20 minutes while the oven is pre-heating.
Notes
- Cookies are done when their edges feel firm to the touch.
- Store fully cooled cookies in an airtight container; they keep well for 2-3 days at room temperature.
- Cookies freeze well when placed in freezer-safe containers or bags and can be thawed before serving without loss of texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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