Ginger Cookies
Servings: 24
Calories: 149kcal
Ginger Cookies with a ton of flavour and are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1/3 cup for coating
- 6 tablespoon Fancy Molasses I like Crosby's brand
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven o 350º F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, add flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and allspice. Use a whisk to combine all ingredients together.
- In large mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in molasses and egg.
- Gradually stir in flour mixture until just combined. (don't over mix)
- Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Divide dough into 24 balls. (appx. 2 tbsp.each)
- Place 1/3 cup granulated sugar in bowl. Roll ball in sugar to coat.
- Place on cookie sheet at least 3 inches apart, and using bottom of a glass, flatten down.
- Bake 350º F for 10-12 minutes until brown. Cool on wire rack.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Crosby's cookbook, Simple Fare. A great collection of recipes that reminds us that cooking can be a great way to slow down, unwind and reconnect in the kitchen.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg