Best 9 Soft Whole Wheat Ginger Spice Cookies Recipes

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If you are looking for a delicious and wholesome treat, look no further than these soft whole wheat ginger spice cookies. Made with a blend of whole wheat flour, oats, and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cookies are packed with flavor and texture. They have a soft and chewy center with a slightly crispy exterior, and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Best of all, they are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So preheat your oven and let's get started on this delightful baking adventure!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GINGER SPICE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h48m

Yield about 3 dozen cookies, depending upon shape

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-inch knob peeled fresh ginger or 2 tablespoons prepared ginger juice
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly and finely ground black pepper
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature cut into pieces
1 cup superfine sugar
2/3 cup molasses, preferably sorghum
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons egg white powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Food coloring, sprinkles, candies, or colored sugars as desired

Steps:

  • Puree the ginger in a mini food processor with 2 tablespoons water. Squeeze and strain juice through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer. Discard the ginger pulp. Reserve the juice.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, salt and spices into a medium bowl, then whisk in the pepper; set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the molasses and ginger juice and beat until evenly incorporated, about 2 minutes. (Stir together with a spatula if needed.) Gradually blend the dry ingredients on low speed into the butter mixture until you have a crumbly mixture. Bring the dough together by hand pressing and kneading lightly until moist, but not tacky. Divide into 2 equal portions, press into disks about 1/2-inch thick. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Position racks evenly in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Dust the dough and a work surface with flour. Roll the dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies into desired shapes. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until the cookies are a rich tawny brown, about 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on a rack.
  • For decorating: Whisk the water and egg white powder in a medium bowl until foamy and smooth. Gradually whisk in the confectioners' sugar to make a smooth icing. For multiple colors divide the icing into batches and add a food coloring as desired. Spread or pipe the icing onto the cookies. Finish with sprinkles, or candies. Let rest on a rack until the icing sets, about 30 minutes.

SOFT & CHEWY WHOLE WHEAT GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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These perfectly soft & chewy whole wheat gingerbread cookies are a holiday season staple! Made with healthier swaps, molasses and warm spices, they're out of this world good. Dairy free and soy free.

Provided by Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss

Categories     Dessert

Time 59m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup solid-state coconut oil, softened (but not melted!)
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
about ¼ cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the coconut oil and coconut sugar with a hand mixer for 2 minutes, until sort of fluffy (it won't be as fluffy as with regular butter).
  • Add in the molasses, egg and vanilla and beat again until combined. Slowly add in the flour mixture and beat on low until just combined.
  • Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of the chilled dough and form into balls (about 1 ½-inch in size). Roll the balls in the granulated sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 to 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 8 to 9 minutes, until the tops of the cookies have cracked / crinkled (do not over bake these!). Let the cookies cool directly on the baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 140 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

HEALTHIER SOFT AND CHEWY GINGER COOKIES RECIPE



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These Healthier Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies are simple, quick, delicious and healthy. You will love them.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¼ cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup coconut sugar
1 egg
1 Tablespoon water
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup coconut sugar (for rolling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, applesauce and coconut sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg, then stir in water and molasses.
  • Gradually stir in flour mixture until just combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar (if desired) and place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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You'll want to double this recipe, 35 cookies isn't enough. Fact. End of conversation. A Southern recipe!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 35 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsalted butter (1 cup)
4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tablespoon baking soda
3/4 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
extra sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter till softened.
  • Beat in sugar till light and fluffy.
  • Beat in molasses, eggs-1 at a time- beating well after each addition, and salt.
  • Sift dry ingredients, mix two together well.
  • Form into 1 inch balls with sugar coated hands, roll in sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350* 11-13 minutes.
  • Do not overbake.
  • Take out when center looks a little underdone.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 121.1, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.5, Protein 1.9

HEALTHIER BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies that stay soft. This healthier version of the original recipe uses butter instead of margarine, less sugar, and some white whole wheat flour.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup molasses
3 tablespoons natural (raw) sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in water and molasses. Gradually stir in flour mixture until just incorporated. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. 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 135.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 82.8 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

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.

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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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

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar

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

SOFT GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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Assures Shonna Lee Leonard of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. "These soft, cake-like spice cookies are delightfully old-fashioned, which makes it hard to believe they're low in fat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Combine the egg substitute, sugars, oil and molasses; mix well. Add to dry ingredients; mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coating with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until cookies spring back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g protein.

SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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Make and share this Soft Ginger Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hkgriffith

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitute)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • In large miximg bowl with an electric mixer beat butter for 30 seconds.
  • Add 1 cup sugar.
  • Beat until fluffy.
  • Add egg and molasses; beat well.
  • Add half the flour mixture; beat until combined.
  • Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll in 2 tablespoons sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes or until light brown and puffed.
  • Let cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can make your own by combining 1 cup of white sugar with 1 tablespoon of molasses.
  • You can use any type of milk you like in this recipe.
  • If you don't have ground ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger.
  • Be sure to watch the cookies closely while they are baking. They can burn easily.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them.

Conclusion:

Soft whole wheat ginger spice cookies are a delicious and healthy treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their warm and inviting flavors, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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