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Published: Dec 9, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Ginger Cookies

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A stack of cookies on a white counter.

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.

Round brown cookies on a white plate.
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Delicious cookies
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
More delicious Christmas cookies
Ginger Cookies

Delicious cookies

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!

Watch for all my recipes in this series!

  • Shortbread Christmas Cookies
  • Snowflake Gingerbread Cookies
  • Christmas M&M Cookies
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies
  • Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Peppermint Meringues
  • Peanut Butter Blossoms
  • Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
  • Ginger Cookies
  • Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making ginger cookies.
  • 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
Cookie dough in a mixing bowl.
Mixing flour with spices in a bowl.

  • Add flour mixture to mixing bowl
  • Use a cookie scoop (#40) to form balls of dough
  • Drop into a bowl of granulated sugar. Roll to coat balls
Cookie dough in a mixing bowl.
A ball of cookie dough in a bowl of sugar.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or on an ungreased baking sheet
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes
  • Remove cookies from baking sheet and allow cookies to fully cool on a baking rack
Balls of cookie dough on a cookie sheet.
Baked ginger cookies on a cookie sheet.

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

Can I freeze ginger cookies?

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 from freezer and allow cookies to thaw.

More delicious Christmas cookies

  • Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies
  • Cranberry Swirl Cookies
  • Christmas Sugar Cookies
  • Thumbprint Cookies
  • Chocolate Cherry Cookies
A stack of brown 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!

  • Oatmeal Lace Cookies
  • Peppermint Meringues
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies
  • White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Round brown cookies on a white plate.

Ginger Cookies

Kathy
Cookies filled with lots of ground ginger.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 157 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
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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)
  • 1¾ 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 and cloves 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 sugar
    1 cup butter, 1¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup brown sugar
  • Mix in eggs, vanilla and molasses
    2 eggs, ⅓ cup molasses, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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  1. David @ Spiced says

    December 12, 2022 at 4:52 am

    5 stars
    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.)

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