Big Soft Ginger Cookies

These gingerbread cookies are perfectly spiced and full of molasses and ginger flavor. They have crispy edges and soft insides, making them a holiday favorite!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup margarine, softened
• 0.25 cup molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Use floured hands to shape dough into 24 walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball in the reserved sugar until coated. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets, and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.

Step 4

Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5

Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt into a bowl.

Step 6

Beat butter and remaining 1 cup sugar in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in molasses and water. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture until well combined.