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So Good Ginger Cookies

So Good Ginger Cookies That Will Warm Your Heart

Delight in these So Good Ginger Cookies, a warm and spicy treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda ensure it’s fresh
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger fresh ginger for bolder taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to taste
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar for healthier option
  • ½ cup granulated sugar balances sweetness
  • 1 large egg or flaxseed meal/applesauce for egg-free
  • ¼ cup molasses or maple syrup for lighter flavor

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and molasses until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid overmixing the dough.

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