Ginger Cookies
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Ginger Cookies
Description
The dough is formed by creaming softened unsalted butter and white sugar until fluffy, then incorporating egg, water, and molasses for moisture and flavor. Dry ingredients including flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt are sifted and gradually mixed into the wet base, ensuring even spice distribution. Cookie dough balls are rolled in granulated sugar before placing on the baking sheet to create a subtle crunch and sparkling surface.
Baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, the cookies emerge with slightly crisp edges and a chewy interior. The blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves produces a warm aromatic profile characteristic of ginger cookies, while the molasses adds richness and moistness beneath the spicy notes.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift dry ingredients together.
- In your stand mixture cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the egg, water and molasses then add in the dry ingredients.
- Scoop two tablespoon sized amounts of cookie dough and roll them into the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place on baking sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a cup.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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