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Easy Soft Ginger Cookies
An easy and delicious Soft Ginger Cookies recipe, perfect for the holidays or any time you want a perfectly soft ginger cookie.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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 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!
Cup of Yum
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
- Once the edges are firm when touched the cookies are done.
- Store the thoroughly cooled cookies in an airtight container. They will keep for two to three days at room temperature.
- You can also freeze them. Once cooled, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep well for up to 1-2 months. You can thaw them at room temperature, and they will taste amazing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
89mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% 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.