These soft and chewy ginger cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and full of warm spices that will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 170 g butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 60 ml molasses
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp water
- 200 g white sugar
- white sugar for decoration
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.