Grandma Gordons Chewy Ginger Cookies
Ginger has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 0.25 cup Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Coarse sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the coarse sugar to coat.
- Place the coated balls onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and slightly puffed.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy the chewy ginger cookies with a cup of tea or milk!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.