Ginger cookies, with their warm, spicy flavor, are a classic holiday treat. But what if you want to enjoy them outside of the holiday season? Or what if you're looking for a healthier version of this classic recipe? This article will provide you with the best recipes for ginger cookies made with fresh ginger. Whether you're looking for a chewy, soft cookie or a crispy, crunchy one, there's a recipe here for everyone. So get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of ginger cookies made with fresh ginger!
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
FRESH GINGER COOKIES
Somewhere between a molasses cookie and a gingersnap, these are especially good cookies.
Provided by Noel Lenhart
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat ginger, butter, and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined. Chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake until edges start to brown, about 15 minutes. Centers will be slightly soft. Let stand on cookie sheets 1 minute and remove to racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 117 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
CHEWY GINGER COOKIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield about 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 baking sheets. Whisk the flour, baking soda, ground ginger 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. Beat in the molasses, egg and fresh ginger. (The mixture may look curdled.) Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Stir in the crystallized ginger with a rubber spatula. The dough should be soft but not sticky; if it's sticky, refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Form tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and roll in the coarse sugar. Arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
ULTIMATE GINGER COOKIE
Bake Ina Garten's Ultimate Ginger Cookie recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a spiced treat intensified with molasses and crystallized ginger.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 35m
Yield 16 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt and then combine the mixture with your hands. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the brown sugar, oil, and molasses on medium speed for 5 minutes. Turn the mixer to low speed, add the egg, and beat for 1 minute. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat for 1 more minute. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the crystallized ginger and mix until combined.
- Scoop the dough with 2 spoons or a small ice cream scoop. With your hands, roll each cookie into a 1 3/4-inch ball and then flatten them lightly with your fingers. Press both sides of each cookie in granulated sugar and place them on the sheet pans. Bake for exactly 13 minutes. The cookies will be crackled on the top and soft inside. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
DOUBLE GINGER COOKIES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, ginger, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the candied ginger and raisins. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, molasses and egg. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture.
- Drop a heaped tablespoon of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheets, placing each about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes until they have set. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 14 milligrams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 8 grams
FRESH GINGER COOKIES
I found these yummy ginger cookies on Allrecipes a while back. They are a little different from others in that they have grated fresh ginger in them, rather than dried. This gives the flavor a little kick, especially when you encounter a slightly bigger chunk. If you like ginger, these are the cookies for you! Cook time includes time to chill the dough.
Provided by chiclet
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 20 cookies, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat ginger, butter, and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy; beat in molasses and egg.
- Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls then roll in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookies sheets.
- Bake until edges start to brown (about 15 minutes). Centers will be slightly soft.
- Let stand 1 minute then transfer to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 175.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.4, Protein 1.8
BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES
These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite.
Provided by AMY1028
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
SECRET GINGER COOKIES
White pepper and ground mustard are the secret ingredients in this recipe. My sons can't stop eating these slightly spicy chewy cookies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, mustard, cardamom, salt and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts :
OMA'S GINGER COOKIES
These little cookies are my grandmother's specialty. Perfect to keep in the freezer for later as well! I used to make these all the time with my grandmother, now I get a huge basket of them for every holiday and birthday! In my grandmother's instructions, it tells you to sift some of the ingredients. It makes for a nicer batter, but I don't own a sifter and it's not particularly necessary, I used a whisk or a fork to turn and fluff the dry ingredients before adding.
Provided by Abby Cobb
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.
- Beat 1 cup sugar, butter, molasses, and egg together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer.
- Sift flour, baking soda, ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, cloves, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Beat into butter mixture until combined.
- Combine 1/8 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll cookies in the sugar-cinnamon mixture to coat. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and edges are set, about 11 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool at least 5 minutes before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 226.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
TRIPLE THE GINGER COOKIES
These are a real pain in the butt to make, but they are worth it. The best ginger cookies I have ever eaten.
Provided by Laria Tabul
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt; stir into the molasses mixture using a wooden spoon. Mix in the fresh and crystallized gingers. Cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 269.8 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
CHEWY GINGER COOKIES
These moist, delicious ginger cookies have an old-fashioned appeal that'll take you back to Grandma's kitchen. I'm never surprised when these treats quickly disappear from my cookie jar.-Bernice Smith, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FRESH GINGER COOKIES
I found this recipe on allrecipes.com a couple years ago and it has become a tradition every year during the holidays. I did find another recipe posted with the allrecipe recipe but the amount of ginger called for wasn't correct. Placing here for safekeeping.
Provided by tree1975
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat ginger, butter, and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined. Chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake until edges start to brown, about 15 minutes. Centers will be slightly soft. Let stand on cookie sheets 1 minute and remove to racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 117, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 14.9, Protein 1.2
SOFT, SPICY, HEAVENLY GINGER COOKIES
I found the original recipe for these cookies on allrecipes.com, and modified it to be vegan, as well as by changing the spices slightly. They are truly delicious cookies, and very easy to make.
Provided by pollen
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the molasses.
- Mix the water and baking soda and stir.
- Sift together the flour, salt, and dry spices; add gradually to the sugar-margarine mixture.
- Gradually stir the sifted ingredients, along with the ginger and raisins, into the molasses mixture.
- Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- (The dough may be too soft to handle at this point- I suggest either adding a bit of flour, or refrigerating for 20 minutes[or even overnight]).
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 102.8, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.9
EASY CHEWY GINGER COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Stir 1/2 of the flour mixture into butter mixture; add remaining flour mixture and stir until dough is just-combined.
- Pour 3/4 sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 2 inch balls and roll each ball in sugar to coat. Place sugar-coated dough balls 2 1/2-inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are light brown and puffed, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 143.6 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
Tips for Making Ginger Cookies with Fresh Ginger:
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger adds a bright, zesty flavor to these cookies. If you don't have fresh ginger on hand, you can use ground ginger, but the flavor will be less pronounced. - Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much. - Roll the dough thinly: The thinner the dough is rolled, the crispier the cookies will be. - Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. - Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: The cookies will continue to crisp up as they cool.Conclusion:
These ginger cookies with fresh ginger are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves gives them a warm and spicy flavor that is perfect for the winter months. They are also a great way to use up any fresh ginger that you may have on hand. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious cookie recipe, give these ginger cookies a try.
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