Do you love holiday cookies? ME TOO! Here’s a bit of advice from me to you:
STOP BUYING PREMADE HOLIDAY COOKIE DOUGH.
Here’s why you should make your own:
- They taste better.
- There aren’t a bunch of strange chemicals in them.
- You can make as many as you want.
- You can still eat the cookie dough…just use pasteurized eggs.
- They make your house smell fantastic.
- It’s a fun family activity.
Plus, all the spiced deliciousness in cookie form?? Sign me up!
These cookies are chewy, gingery, spiced circles from heaven.
I came across this recipe by accident. I was craving some fall spiced goodness, so I mixed a bunch of different cookie recipes together and came up with this. They have nice, crisp edges and a chewy center.
Don’t these make you want to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea?
These cookies are super simple to make, but here are some tips to get the best results:
- Measure your flour by spooning it into the measuring cup, then level it off.
- Do not overmix your cookies. Mix until just barely incorporated.
- Refrigerate your dough! I know it takes extra time, just do it.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon when they come out of the oven for ultimate spiced goodness!
Enjoy!
Ginger Spice Cookies
Servings 8
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp molasses
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cardamom
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp clove
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup sugar set aside in a bowl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and spices. Mix until combined.
- Refrigerate for 15-45 min.
- Form 1 inch balls and roll in 1/4 cup sugar. Place cookies on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 min or until the edges look dry.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!
