Soft, spiced ginger cookies, just like Grandma used to make (or you wished she would!).
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies.
1. Info for Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies
- Cook Time: 32 min
- Total Time: 32 min
- Servings: 24
- Calories: 143.85 kcal
2. Ingredients for Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
3. Directions:
3.1 Prep
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Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
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Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixerand beat on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla and continue to beat until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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Sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon), and salt into the butter mixture. Beat on low speed, scraping sides of bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until a smooth dough forms.
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Divide the cookie dough into 24 balls, using about 2 tablespoons for each, and arrange on the prepared baking sheets at least 1 inch apart. Transfer the baking sheets to freezer while oven preheats. Alternately, place the dough balls on a small baking sheet or large plate to freeze, and transfer to the large baking sheets before baking.
3.2 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.3 Oven
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Bake the cookies on middle rack of oven until puffy and cracked, 15-17 minutes.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Serve
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Allow cookies to rest and firm up on baking sheets for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
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