Soft Ginger Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with warm spices and fresh ginger, perfect for sharing and bringing back sweet memories.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Fresh grated ginger Adds a burst of flavor.
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling) For a sparkling finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and fresh grated ginger until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
Baking
- Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball, then roll each ball in the granulated sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For perfect results, ensure butter is at room temperature and keep a close eye on the cookies as they bake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 60mgSugar: 7g
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