Nothing says cozy like a batch of homemade ginger cookies. With their warm spices and sweet cinnamon sugar coating, these cookies are a holiday staple—or a year-round treat for any cookie lover. Follow this simple recipe to create cookies perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
You’ll need:
- ⅓ cup cinnamon sugar (for rolling)
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup dark molasses
This recipe makes 60 cookies.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place cinnamon sugar in a small bowl and set it aside. This will be used to coat your cookie dough balls.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir the mixture until blended, then sift it a second time into another bowl to ensure even mixing and a smooth dough.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the white sugar and beat until well combined. Add the egg and molasses, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift 1/3 of the dry ingredient mixture into the butter mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended. Repeat this process with the remaining dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 5: Shape the Dough
Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter using your hands.
Step 6: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated. Place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets to allow for spreading.
Step 7: Bake to Perfection
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked. To ensure even baking, switch the baking sheets between racks halfway through.
Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
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