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These Ginger Cookies are so full of flavor! Lots of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves are added to the dough.
Perfect for adding to your Christmas cookie tray.
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These Ginger Cookies are delicious! They are a fairly thick cookie with a crisp exterior and a chewy middle.
I really love the spice in these cookies. The main flavor is ginger, of course and it really shines through.
Perfect for eating one (or two) with a cup of coffee, a glass of milk or a glass of eggnog.
This cookie is one of the new recipes I've made for my 10 Days of Christmas Cookies. In addition to these new recipes, I have several other delicious cookies for you to check out!
Key ingredients
- Molasses - Adds deep color and flavor
- Spices - Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg
- Butter - I use salted butter. Make certain your butter is softened to room temperature so it can be fully mixed in with the sugars.
- Sugars - Both granulated and brown sugars are used
- Vanilla - Use pure vanilla extract
Step by step directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Mix butter until soft and creamy
- Add granulated and brown sugar. Continue mixing for 2-3 minutes
- Add molasses, eggs and vanilla
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, spices, baking soda and salt
- Add flour mixture to a mixing bowl
- Use a cookie scoop (#40) to form balls of dough
- Drop into a bowl of granulated sugar. Roll to coat balls
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or on an ungreased baking sheet
- Bake for 10-12 minutes
- Remove cookies from the baking sheet and allow cookies to fully cool on a baking rack
Recipe tips
- Be certain to scrape your bowl with a spatula after mixing in each ingredient. This ensures that everything is fully mixed in.
- Use a cookie scoop to create evenly sized cookies
- Allow cookies to fully cool before storing
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days
Frequently asked questions
Yes, these cookies freeze well. Once fully cool, place in a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag and freeze. Cookies are best when used within 30-60 days.
To use, simply remove them from the freezer and allow the cookies to thaw.
More delicious Christmas cookies
- Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies
- Cranberry Swirl Cookies
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Chocolate Cherry Cookies
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop
Check out all my delicious cookie recipes!
Ginger Cookies
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Equipment
- Cookie Scoop (#40 size)
- Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (salted butter, softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookies in)
Instructions
- Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together.3 cups flour, 3 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar1 cup butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup brown sugar
- Mix in eggs, vanilla and molasses2 eggs, ⅓ cup molasses, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Add flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to make round balls. Roll each ball into granulated sugar and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.½ cup granulated sugar
- Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes
Notes
- Be certain to scrape your bowl with a spatula after mixing in each ingredient. This ensures that everything is fully mixed in.
- Use a cookie scoop to create evenly sized cookies
- Allow cookies to fully cool before storing
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
David @ Spiced says
The Christmas season doesn't officially begin until the ginger cookies come out of the oven! 🙂 This recipe sounds fantastic with all of the ginger and baking spices. I'm craving one right now - I think it would go great with a cup of coffee in the morning! (Yes, cookie for breakfast. That's how I roll during the holidays.)