Ginger cookies are a classic holiday treat, and giant ginger cookies are an extra special way to enjoy them. These jumbo cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, with a crispy exterior and a delightful ginger flavor. With their large size, they make a perfect shareable treat for parties or gatherings, or a delicious snack to enjoy on a cold winter day. Here are a few tips for making perfect giant ginger cookies: use fresh ginger for the best flavor, chill the dough before baking to help the cookies hold their shape, and bake the cookies until they are just set in the center.
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GIANT GINGER COOKIES
To preserve the appearance of the sugary tops, layer cookies between parchment or wax paper when packing them for school lunches or as gifts. Freezing the dough for 20 minutes makes it easier to work with.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, allspice, and pepper.
- With an electric mixer, cream butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. With mixer on low, gradually beat in flour mixture until just combined. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Divide dough into twelve 2-inch balls. Place remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Roll balls in sugar to coat; place at least 4 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten into 3-inch rounds. Sprinkle with sugar remaining in bowl.
- Bake until brown, rotating sheets halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
GIANT LOW FAT GINGER COOKIES
These are wonderful soft and chewy ginger cookies. They make a lovely afternoon treat or could be put in a lunch box. They are originally from "Hey, Mom! I'm Hungry!" by Susan Powter and were supposed to be cookies to use to make ice cream sandwiches. Honestly, though, they never last long enough in our house to put ice cream between them! They are gobbled up as soon as they are cool enough to hold!
Provided by ladypit
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 22 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Combine the flour through the brown sugar and mix well.
- Using an electric mixer combine the butter, molasses, egg whites, and applesauce.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Drop the batter by 1 1/2 tablespoons onto the baking sheet.
- These will spread so allow some room.
- Bake for about 15 minutes per batch or until they are starting to brown on the bottom.
- Let these cool on a rack.
GIANT GINGER COOKIES
Steps:
- 1. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the 2 cups of sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl ocasionally. Beatin eggs and molasses until combined. Beat in flour mixture. 2. Shape dough into 2-inch balls using a 1/4 cup measure or scoop. Roll balls in the 3/4 cup of sugar. Place 2 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 11-13 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are puffed (do not over bake). Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Tranfer to a wire rack and let cool.
Tips:
- Use high-quality, fresh ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will be.
- Make sure the butter and sugar are at room temperature before creaming them together. This will help to create a light and fluffy dough.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to keep their shape.
- Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent them from spreading too much.
- Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.
Conclusion:
These giant ginger cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make these cookies at home in no time. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!
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