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Spiced Rye Ginger Cookies

With their bendy centers and slightly crunchy edges, these cookies are the perfect combination of soft and crisp. Rye flour is their not-so-secret ingredient, enhancing both the cookies’ texture and their complex and alluringly spicy flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the dough
  • butter for the baking sheets
  • 2 cups medium rye flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Mild vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
For baking
  • 1/3 cup coarse sparkling sugar or 1/3 cup (66 g) granulated sugar

Instructions

Make the dough
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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly butter two rimmed baking sheets (or line with parchment paper).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand whisk, an electric hand mixer, or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to beat the sugar and oil until well combined. Add the egg and whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in the molasses, followed by the dry ingredients, and mix well. The dough may be covered and refrigerated at this point for several hours, if desired, and to help reduce spreading during the bake time.
Shape and bake the cookies
  1. Use a spoon (or a tablespoon cookie scoop) to portion 1 1/4-inch (3-cm) balls of dough. Roll the dough balls in granulated or sparkling sugar to coat before placing onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave 2 inches (5 cm) between the balls on all sides as they’ll spread as they bake.
  2. Bake the cookies until they’re puffed and the edges are set, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and leave on the rimmed baking sheets to cool completely. Cookies will keep for several days at room temperature in an airtight container, and can be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

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