Classic Ginger Spice Cookies
These delightful ginger spice cookies are a cherished family favorite, infused with robust flavors of ginger and rich molasses. Every bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making them an ideal treat for gatherings and the holiday season. With a warm, crisp exterior and a slightly chewy center, these cookies are sure to create lasting memories as they fill your home with their inviting aroma. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored in a cookie jar, these cookies will have everyone coming back for more.
53
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups (Sifted)
Ground ginger
2 teaspoons (None)
Baking soda
1 teaspoon (None)
Ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon (None)
Ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (None)
Butter or margarine
3/4 cup (Softened)
White sugar
3/4 cup (Granulated)
Egg
1 (Beaten)
Molasses
1/4 cup (None)
Granulated sugar for rolling
1/2 cup (None)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter or margarine until creamy. Gradually add the granulated white sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
4
Add the beaten egg and molasses to the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
5
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
6
Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter). Roll each ball in the reserved granulated sugar until well coated.
7
Place the sugar-coated cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, as they will spread during baking.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centers may look slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
9
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Classic Ginger Spice Cookies?
Classic Ginger Spice Cookies are a cherished family favorite dessert infused with robust flavors of ginger and rich molasses.
What is the texture of these ginger cookies?
These cookies feature a warm, crisp exterior with a slightly chewy center.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 53 cookies.
What is the primary flavor profile of this recipe?
The cookies have a balance of sweetness and spice, highlighted by ground ginger and rich molasses.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Do I need to sift the ingredients?
Yes, you should sift together the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for either softened butter or margarine.
How should the butter be prepared?
The butter or margarine should be softened before beating it with sugar.
What type of sugar is used in the dough?
The dough uses 3/4 cup of granulated white sugar.
How should the egg be prepared?
The egg should be beaten before being added to the butter mixture.
What role does molasses play in this recipe?
Molasses adds a rich flavor and contributes to the chewy texture of the cookies.
How do I combine the dry and wet ingredients?
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until a dough forms, taking care not to overmix.
How large should the dough balls be?
Roll the dough into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
What should I do before putting the dough balls on the baking sheet?
Each dough ball should be rolled in the reserved granulated sugar until well coated.
How much sugar is needed for rolling?
You will need 1/2 cup of granulated sugar for rolling the cookie balls.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced?
Space the cookies about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet as they will spread during baking.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes.
How can I tell if the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are set. The centers may look soft but will firm up as they cool.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much ground ginger is required?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of ground ginger.
What other spices are used in these cookies?
In addition to ginger, the recipe uses ground cinnamon and ground cloves.
Is salt included in the recipe?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt is included in the dry ingredients.
What category of food does this recipe fall into?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
Are these cookies suitable for holiday baking?
Yes, they are an ideal treat for gatherings and the holiday season.
Can I store these cookies?
Yes, they can be stored in a cookie jar to be enjoyed later.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much molasses is needed?
You will need 1/4 cup of molasses.
Is the aroma of these cookies significant?
Yes, the cookies fill your home with an inviting aroma as they bake.