Big Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe
These big soft ginger cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of spices and sweetness. They are soft, chewy, and ideal for enjoying with milk or tea.
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and grated fresh ginger to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball, then coat in granulated sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated balls on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm and centers are soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your cookies with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of tea.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the dough.