Best 11 Crispy Ginger Cookies Recipes

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Ginger cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are often characterized by their crispy texture, chewy interior, and warm, spicy flavor. The key to making the perfect ginger cookie is to find a balance between sweetness and spice, and to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. With so many different recipes available, it can be difficult to know where to start. That's why we've put together this article, which will provide you with everything you need to know to make the best crispy ginger cookies.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRISP GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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These crunchy, spiced cookies are just right for the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup dark-brown sugar, packed
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon finely ground pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup unsulfured molasses

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In bowl of electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in spices, salt, and pepper, then eggs and molasses. Add in flour mixture on low speed. Divide into thirds; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Transfer to baking sheets lined with Silpat mats; refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp but not darkened. Cool on wire racks, and decorate.

CRISP GINGER COOKIES



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These cookies are delicious and an ideal accompaniment to baked apples. Prep time does not reflect the time needed to chill the dough.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, at room temp
1 1/4 cups sugar (10 oz)
1 extra large egg
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 1/2 cups flour (12 1/2 oz)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons minced candied ginger
1 1/4 cups toasted pecan halves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar.
  • Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat until the mixture is fluffy and light.
  • Add the egg and continue to beat on medium speed until fully incorporated, then beat in the molasses.
  • To another, smaller bowl, sift together the flour, soda, salt and ground ginger.
  • With the mixer set on low speed, beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, one third at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the candied ginger and pecans.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.
  • Knead briefly, then divide into 2 equal portions.
  • Using your palms, roll each portion into a log, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Wrap each log separately in plastic wrap and chill about two hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325*F (165*C) LIne two baking sheets with standard parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, slice the dough logs crosswise 1/8th inch thick.
  • Place the dough rounds 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Set on a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 93.3, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.1

CRISPY GINGER COOKIES



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Crispy Ginger Cookies are a dream holiday cookie. Every bite of crunch, crispy, delectable ginger flavor will having you wanting more.

Provided by Jamie

Categories     Cookies

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup unsalted Challenge Butter
1 cup granulated sugar, plus additional for rolling
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1 cup sugar on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Add molasses and vanilla and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of your mixing bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons) to create dough balls.
  • Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar and place on prepared cookie sheets at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 11-13 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool on pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 23 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cookie, Sodium 155 grams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

CRISPY GINGER COOKIES



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I originally found this recipe in my mother's cookbook although I altered the recipe/ingredients around a bit. These cookies are crisp with a medium ginger taste which isn't too overpowering yet adds a good flavor to the cookies. Note: I found it easier to use your hands to mix the flour, ginger, cornflakes and butter, sugar and egg mixtures together. Just be sure not to over-mix it. Also, keep an eye on the cookies after the ten minute mark as mine started to turn golden brown pretty quickly.

Provided by Country Girl825

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 30-40 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

125 g butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
1 cup ginger, chopped finely (crystallised)
2 cups corn flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180º Celsius (356º Fahrenheit).
  • Use an electric beater to beat the butter and sugar together. Beat until the mixture is combined and has become creamy.
  • Add the egg and continue to beat well.
  • Add the flour, crystallised ginger and half of the cornflakes (1 cup). Mix together with either a spoon or your hands.
  • On a tray, crush the rest of the cornflakes with a rolling pin until the cornflakes are fine.
  • Scoop a teaspoonfull of the mixture and use your hands to shape into balls which you then roll in the cornflakes you crushed earlier.
  • Grease a baking tray with cooking spray/butter or cover with baking paper. Put the cornflake covered balls on the tray about 5cm apart from each other. Flatten the top of the ball with a fork gently.
  • Bake for 10-20 minutes until the cookies are firm and have a light, golden color.
  • Leave cookies on the baking tray for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. The cookies start to really crispen once cooled.

CRISPY GINGER COOKIES



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These ginger cookies have just the right blend of spices and a wonderful buttery texture.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, adapted from

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
Scant ¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
1 large egg
⅓ cup molasses, such as Grandma's Original

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat ½ cup of the granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the egg and beat for about 20 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl; add the molasses, mix well and scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
  • Add the dry ingredients, then mix on low speed until just incorporated. Do not over mix. The dough will be very soft; refrigerate it for about one hour, or until firm enough to roll.
  • Set rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the remaining ½ cupgranulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the sugar to coat. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart (they will spread), then flatten slightly with your fingers. Bake for 10-14 minutes, until set and golden on the outside and slightly soft on the inside. (As they bake, they will puff up and then flatten. Do not remove them from the oven until they are flat.) Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate the dough between batches. The cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The Cookie Dough can be Frozen for up to 3 Months: Scoop the dough into balls, let set on a baking sheet in the freezer, then place in a sealable bag and press out as much air as possible. Bake as needed directly from the freezer. (Allow 1 to 2 minutes longer in the oven.) To Freeze After Baking: Let the cookies cool completely and store in an airtight container separating layers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Before serving, remove the cookies from the container and let them come to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 119, Fat 5 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 75 mg, Cholesterol 19 mg

INCREDIBLY CRISP GINGERSNAPS



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In 1998, I was invited by Pat Adrian, director of the Good Cook division of the Book of the Month Club, to judge the group's annual office baking contest. There were luscious cakes, pies and cookies of all types, but these gingersnaps were the hands-down winners. Julie Ellis-Clayton, the winner of the contest, was kind enough to share her recipe with me.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield about 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl, for finishing

Steps:

  • Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl; stir well to mix. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together on medium speed the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until very light, fluffy and whitened. Add the egg and continue beating until smooth. Lower speed and beat in half the dry ingredients, then the molasses. Stop the mixer and scrape down bowl and beater. Beat in the remaining dry ingredients. Remove bowl from mixer and use a large rubber spatula to finish mixing the dough. Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop out 1-inch diameter pieces of dough. Roll into balls between the palms of your the hands, then roll in the sugar. Place the balls of dough on the prepared pans leaving about 3 inches all around each, to allow for spreading. Bake the cookies for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until they have spread, the surface has crackled, and they are firm to the touch. Slide the papers from the pans to racks. Store the cooled cookies between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in a tin or platic container witha tight-fitting cover.

GINGER CRINKLES



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I came up with these cookies by combining ingredients from two recipes. It's the perfect ginger cookie-crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. I send them to my son, and he shares them with his employees. Whenever I ask what kind of cookies to send, these are at the very top of the list. -Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake until set and tops are cracked, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps. -Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until puffy and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRISPY GINGERSNAPS



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A thin, spicy gingersnap cookie.

Provided by Larry Goldsmith

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Add the egg and beat until light and fluffy, then stir in the molasses. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add to the egg mixture and stir until well blended. Roll bits of dough into 1 inch balls. Dip each ball in sugar and place on cookie sheet, sugared side up about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies have spread and tops have cracked. Let cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 105.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BEST-EVER CHEWY GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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Crisp gingerbread cookies have their place, of course, but sometimes, you want to soften them up a little bit, don't you? These tender cookies are the perfect fix for that craving, combining the classic spice flavors we all love and a chewy crumb that just about melts in your mouth. Making them from scratch allows for control in the texture, and these are calibrated to a just-right tenderness that we (and many others) find irresistible. And speaking of irresistible, we guarantee that the aroma coming from your kitchen as you bake these will make it the gathering place of the entire house. While that scent (and those flavors) are especially welcome when temperatures outside start to dip, these tender cookies are welcome at any time of year.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 90

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons molasses
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2/3 cup granulated or coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat. In small bowl, place granulated sugar. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. On cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until set and soft in center. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Store tightly covered up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEWY GINGER COOKIES



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These are delicious crispy, chewy ginger cookies that will disappear before your eyes! These are best kept in an airtight container.

Provided by tiggs

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
1 egg
¼ cup dark molasses
⅓ cup chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and allspice together into a mixing bowl; stir.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat egg and molasses into creamed butter mixture. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just coming together into a batter. Gently fold crystallized ginger through the batter.
  • Roll rounded teaspoon-sized amounts of dough into small balls between your hands and place onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 239.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Tips:

  • Use chilled dough: Chilling the dough before rolling and baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Roll the dough evenly: To ensure that the cookies are evenly cooked, roll the dough to a uniform thickness.
  • Cut the cookies with sharp cutters: Sharp cutters will give you clean, defined edges on your cookies.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Leave enough space between the cookies on the baking sheet so that they have room to spread.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: This will help to prevent the decorations from melting or sliding off the cookies.

Conclusion:

Crispy ginger cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these cookies at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your cookies turn out perfectly. Remember to experiment with different flavors and decorations to create your own unique crispy ginger cookies. You can also add a glaze or frosting to the cookies for a special touch. With so many possibilities, you're sure to find a crispy ginger cookie recipe that you love.

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