Ginger Cookies Recipe

If you love warm spices and soft bakery-style cookies, this ginger cookies recipe is a must-try. Inspired by classic homemade versions, these cookies are rich with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses giving them that deep, cozy flavor and chewy texture everyone loves.

🧾 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• ¾ cup sugar (plus extra for rolling)
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

👉 Ginger cookies typically rely on a mix of flour, butter, sugar, spices, and molasses for their signature flavor and texture.

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👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon until evenly combined.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter for 1–2 minutes. Add sugar and brown sugar, then mix until light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients

Beat in the egg, then add molasses and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in batches, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

5. Chill the Dough

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps improve texture and prevents spreading.

6. Shape Cookies

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll dough into small balls and coat them lightly in sugar.

7. Bake

Place cookies on a lined baking tray and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.

8. Cool & Serve

Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later.

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🍪 Tips for Perfect Ginger Cookies

• Use molasses for deep flavor and chewy texture.
• Don’t overbake, cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
• Chilling the dough enhances flavor and shape.

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🥗 Nutritional Information (Per Cookie – Approx.)

Values may vary depending on ingredient quantities.