Fresh Ginger Cookies

Fresh ginger cookies are somewhere between a molasses cookie and a gingersnap. Chewy and flavorful, they're perfect for your next holiday cookie swap.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 1.25 cups white sugar, divided, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3

Beat 1 cup sugar, butter, and ginger in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined. Chill for 1 hour.

Step 4

Roll chilled dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar, then place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until mostly (but not fully) set in the centers and edges are starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute on the baking sheets, then remove to wire racks and let cool completely.