Are you in the mood for some warm and spicy cookies that are perfect for the holiday season? Look no further than these fresh ginger gingerbread cookies! Topped with a sweet glaze and bursting with flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with all your friends and family. Plus, they’re easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, and grated ginger.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 80mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 19g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 11g
- Protein: 1.5g
Cooking Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Wire rack
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Serving Suggestions
These cookies are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of milk. They’re also great as a dessert at holiday parties or as a homemade gift for friends and family.
Variations
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can add some extra ingredients to the dough to make these cookies even more special. Here are a few ideas:
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough for a bit of crunch.
- Add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries or raisins for a burst of sweetness.
- Add 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg or allspice for some extra spice.
Substitutions
If you don’t have all the ingredients on hand, don’t worry! Here are a few substitutions you can make:
- You can use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- You can use regular molasses instead of blackstrap molasses.
- You can use ground ginger instead of fresh ginger, but the flavor won’t be as strong.
Storage
These cookies will keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
Tips
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start, or it won’t cream properly.
- Grate your fresh ginger using a microplane or the smallest holes on a box grater for the best results.
- Don’t overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to make sure your cookies are all the same size and cook evenly.
Notes
This recipe makes 24 cookies, but you can easily double it if you need more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use ground ginger instead of fresh ginger?
Yes, you can, but the flavor won’t be as strong. Use 1 tsp of ground ginger instead of 1/4 cup of fresh ginger.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, you can freeze the dough for up to 3 months. Just form it into balls and place them on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once they’re frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag or container. When you’re ready to bake, just take them out of the freezer and bake as directed.
Yes, you can! Use vegan butter and an egg substitute, such as flax eggs or applesauce.
These fresh ginger gingerbread cookies are a perfect treat for the holiday season. They’re warm, spicy, and bursting with flavor, and they’re easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you serve them at a party or give them as a gift, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone. So why not give them a try and see for yourself?