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BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES - FROM THE ALLRECIPES WEBSITE



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These cookies have gotten rave reviews at our family get-togethers. They are posted on the All Recipes website and are 5 star cookies! Here is what the chef has to say: "These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite." Thank you for making this available to us all!

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 24 large cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 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.

EASY CHEWY GINGER COOKIES



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These soft ginger cookies are a favorite of ours around the holidays.

Provided by Polychrome

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ cup molasses
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Stir 1/2 of the flour mixture into butter mixture; add remaining flour mixture and stir until dough is just-combined.
  • Pour 3/4 sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 2 inch balls and roll each ball in sugar to coat. Place sugar-coated dough balls 2 1/2-inches apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are light brown and puffed, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 143.6 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

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.

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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This makes a very tasty moist "fresh out of the oven" flavored cookie--even the next day. These went fast. Recipe courtesy of Barbara Gray of Boise, Idaho and Country Woman October/November 2010.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 42m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
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 inch balls and then roll in sugar.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 105.6, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1.2

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Sift together 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. Add egg, beating well after addition. Stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Roll dough into walnut sized bals and roll in remaining 2 tbsps. of sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and slightly flatten.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on sheet before removing to rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 122.1, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1

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.

GRANDMA'S SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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These are a softer cookie rather than a snap cookie. I love these, they are one of the first cookies I made. Thanks for the recipe grandma!

Provided by Loki85

Categories     Spice Cookies

Time 1h30m

Yield 46

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter
½ cup molasses
1 large egg
6 (1 inch) pieces candied ginger, minced
¼ cup white sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar and butter in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in molasses, egg, and candied ginger. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Roll chilled dough into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch balls. Dip balls in white sugar to coat and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 51.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

TRIPLE THE GINGER COOKIES



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These are a real pain in the butt to make, but they are worth it. The best ginger cookies I have ever eaten.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
½ cup chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt; stir into the molasses mixture using a wooden spoon. Mix in the fresh and crystallized gingers. Cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 269.8 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

CHEWY GINGER COOKIES



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These are delicious crispy, chewy ginger cookies that will disappear before your eyes! These are best kept in an airtight container.

Provided by tiggs

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
1 egg
¼ cup dark molasses
⅓ cup chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and allspice together into a mixing bowl; stir.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat egg and molasses into creamed butter mixture. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just coming together into a batter. Gently fold crystallized ginger through the batter.
  • Roll rounded teaspoon-sized amounts of dough into small balls between your hands and place onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 239.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

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