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Soft Ginger Cookies from Craftinge for Thirty Handmade Days
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Soft Ginger Cookies

This is the perfect combination of flavors to create perfect Soft Ginger Cookies.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Cool Time5 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Soft Ginger Cookies
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Emma

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ c flour
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ c margarine softened
  • 1 c white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • ¼ c molasses
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Sift together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a larger bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat the egg into the mixture, then stir in the water and molasses.
  • Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.
  • Shape the dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tbsp of sugar.
  • Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.6mg