Ginger Cookies Recipe
Delicious and spicy ginger cookies perfect for any occasion.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tbsp white sugar for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Notes:
These cookies are great for the holidays or any time you want a spicy treat.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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