Best 3 Soft Ginger Spice Cookies Recipes

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When the weather turns chilly and the air is filled with the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg, it's time to indulge in the irresistible allure of soft ginger spice cookies. These delectable treats, often adorned with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of sweet glaze, capture the essence of the holiday season with their warm, inviting aroma and unforgettable flavor. Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat with a cup of tea or presented as a thoughtful gift, these cookies are sure to bring joy and comfort to all who partake.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOFT APPLE GINGER SPICE COOKIES



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In addition to being some of the best spice cookies you'll ever eat, these may also be the easiest since you don't need an electric mixer to prepare the dough. You can also make them without diced apples, or substitute dried cranberries. Per cookie: Calories: 176, Protein: 2g, Total fat: 6g, Saturated fat:

Provided by Joan Hunt

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c canola oil
1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c molasses
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c sugar, for rolling cookies
1 large apple, peeled and finely diced (1 cup)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
  • 2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in large bowl.
  • 3. Whisk together oil, applesauce, and molasses in separate large bowl. Whisk in 3/4 cup sugar. Stir in flour mixture with spatula. Fold in diced apple.
  • 4. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in bowl. Roll 1/4 cup dough into ball, then roll ball in sugar. Repeat with remaining dough. Place balls on prepared baking sheets.
  • 5. Put baking sheets in oven, and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops of cookies are dry and bottoms are golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

SOFT WHOLE-WHEAT GINGER SPICE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4-cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4-cup molasses
2 Tbs. white sugar
1 Tbs. water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Stir together flours, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, pepper and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter and one cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and then stir in water and molasses. Gradually stir dry ingredients into molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut-sized balls and roll them in remaining two tablespoons sugar.
  • Place the cookies two inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for five minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

SOFT GINGER SPICE COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Low Fat

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup of packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons of melted margarine
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg white
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-2 tbsp. grated gingerroot
1/2 cup crystalized candied ginger
white sugar (or turbinado sugar)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Beat together the molasses, margerine, and brown sugar. Beat in the applesauce the eggwhite, and grated ginger root. Mix the dry ingredients evenly. Cut the crystallized ginger into smaller pieces and add as many as you want to the dry mixture (Bigger and more chunks=spicier!). Stir everything together, being careful not to overstir. If dough is hard to work with, chill in fridge until it's harder Generously coat each ball of dough with white sugar. Bake for 8-12 minutes.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, so it's worth the extra effort to grate it yourself.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies will continue to bake on the baking sheet as they cool, so it's important to take them out of the oven when they are just set. The edges should be golden brown and the centers should be slightly soft.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container: The cookies will keep for up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

These soft ginger spice cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and packed with flavor. With their chewy texture and warm spices, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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