Best 9 Ginger Brown Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible magic of ginger brown sugar cookies, the epitome of warm, cozy comfort. With a tantalizing aroma that dances through the air, these delectable treats are sure to be a hit at any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking new culinary adventures or a novice yearning to explore the joy of baking, this comprehensive guide will lead you on a sweet journey towards creating the ultimate ginger brown sugar cookies that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GINGER-BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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Remember old-fashioned chewy ginger cookies? These get an extra spicy hit from crystallized ginger.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and gingers.
  • Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten to 1/2-inch thickness with greased bottom of glass dipped in granulated sugar.
  • Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg

GINGER SUGAR COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 7h

Yield about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1-pound box confectioners¿ sugar
2 tablespoons meringue powder
5 to 6 tablespoons water
Assorted food coloring (optional)
Nonpareils, for decorating

Steps:

  • Make the cookies: Sift together the flour, ginger, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and beat until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture in 2 batches and beat until just incorporated. Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 1 piece at a time, lightly flour the dough and roll out until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with a 3-inch cookie cutter and arrange 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Refrigerate the cutouts 30 minutes.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are light golden around the edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.
  • Make the icing: Whisk the confectioners¿ sugar and meringue powder in a large bowl. Add 5 tablespoons water; beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, adding up to 1 more tablespoon water as needed. Tint with food coloring, if desired. Spread or pipe on the cookies. Sprinkle with nonpareils. Let set, about 1 hour.

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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These cookies have a warm toffee note from the brown sugar. Add spices like cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg for another variation.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h55m

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup meringue powder
Food coloring, optional
Decorating sugar, for topping, optional
Sprinkles, for topping, optional

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes; beat in the egg, then the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix on medium-low speed until completely incorporated. Divide the dough in half, pat into 2 discs about 1/4 inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make rolling easier. Roll out 1 disc of dough at a time between 2 pieces of parchment paper until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with the cookie cutters and arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until the cookies are golden brown on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Gently gather any scraps into a ball and press into a disc; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate the disc until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour. Cut out as many cookies as possible and bake.
  • For the royal icing: Beat the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and 1/3 cup water with an electric mixer in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat in the food coloring if using. (The icing can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.)
  • Decorate the cookies with the icing; top with decorating sugar and sprinkles if using.

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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This recipe comes from "A Collection Of The Very Finest Recipes Ever Assembled Into One Cookbook". From 1979. These are amazing cookies. I love sugar cookies, and was skeptical when I saw this recipe, but I thought I'd give it the benefit of the doubt, and just let me say, they are WONDERFUL. *NOTE*: Use fork tines dipped in brown sugar to form. It leaves a nice light "crust" if you will on top.

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 36-42 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening (we use margarine)
2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, water and vanilla.
  • Sift dry ingredients and mix well.
  • We take little balls of dough and mash down with fork; or you can roll it out and cut with cookie cutter.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350°.
  • A vanilla or caramel icing is good; or sprinkle brown sugar or coconut on top before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 127.4, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 1.6

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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These are really tasty. The flavor is even stronger if you let them sit after baking them overnight!

Provided by Noelle Hall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is fully combined.
  • Pour confectioners' sugar onto a large plate. Spoon dough, 1 1/2 teaspoons per cookie, onto confectioners' sugar and roll to coat. Arrange coated dough on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool cookies on baking pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 29.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

GINGER - BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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Make and share this Ginger - Brown Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Misti_Country_Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda and gingers.
  • Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into 1 inch balls.
  • Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness with greased bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are set.
  • Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool.
  • Optional: Dip half of each cookie in a thin vanilla glaze or melted white chocolate. Let stand on waxed paper until coating sets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 55.1, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 0.9

BROWN SUGAR GINGER CRISPS



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Categories     Cookies     Ginger     Bake     Christmas     Edible Gift     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger (3 oz)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at moderate speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in yolk, vanilla, and gingers. Add flour mixture and mix at low speed until just combined.
  • Drop heaping teaspoons of dough about 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven until golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on sheets on racks 5 minutes, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely.

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES II



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This dough can be frozen for up to 3 months and you can make variations with chocolate chips, oatmeal coconut, peanut butter, nuts or fruit.

Provided by Debbie Falen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup shortening
⅔ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, butter or margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Stir in all purpose or unbleached flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured board. Shape dough into ball with lightly floured hands, pressing to make dough compact. Cut dough in half.
  • Shape each half into a roll 2 inches in diameter and about 8 inches long by gently rolling dough back and forth on floured board. Roll dough onto plastic wrap: wrap and twist ends tightly. Dough can be refrigerated up to 1 month or frozen up to 3 months.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices. (It is not necessary to thaw frozen dough before slicing.) Place slices about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 9 to 11 minutes. Immediately remove cookies from baking sheet onto wire rack.
  • CHOCOLATE CHIP: Add 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts with the flour. OATMEAL-COCONUT: Reduce flour to 2 3/4 cups. Add 1 cup flaked coconut and 1 cup quick-cooking oats with the flour. PEANUT BUTTER: Add 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter with the shortening. CHOCOLATE-NUT: Add 1 cup chopped nuts and 1/2 cup cocoa with the flour. FRUIT SLICES: Add 1 cup whole candied cherries, 1/2 cup chopped nuts and 1/2 cup cut-up mixed candied fruit with the flour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 155.5 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

GINGER SUGAR COOKIES



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Ginger-laced, heart-shaped sugar cookies offer a sweetly spicy crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 24 heart-shaped cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1 large egg yolk
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl. Cream butter and sugars with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in ginger, then yolk.
  • Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture gradually, beating until just combined. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to 2 days).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Turn out dough onto lightly floured parchment. Roll out until 1/4 inch thick, and cut out cookies using a 1 3/4-inch heart-shaped cutter. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush each cookie with a damp pastry brush, then sprinkle with sanding sugar. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Bake until cookies are set and light gold around edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks, and let cool. Cookies will keep, covered, for up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before creaming with the sugars. This will help the cookies spread and bake more evenly.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting. This will help the cookies hold their shape better in the oven.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These ginger brown sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, and the perfect balance of ginger and brown sugar, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these ginger brown sugar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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