Irresistible Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl and set aside for later.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses and water. Gradually add the flour-spice mixture to the molasses mixture and mix until well combined.
4. Using floured hands, shape the dough into 24 walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball in the reserved sugar, ensuring they are fully coated.
5. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Slightly flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops crack and the centers are soft. Switch the racks halfway through for even baking.
7. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 143 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 11 g
• Sodium Content: 147 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 8 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g