Best Giant Ginger Cookies With Tangy Lemon Icing Recipes
BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES
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
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.
GIANT GINGER COOKIES
To preserve the appearance of the sugary tops, layer cookies between parchment or wax paper when packing them for school lunches or as gifts. Freezing the dough for 20 minutes makes it easier to work with.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, allspice, and pepper.
- With an electric mixer, cream butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. With mixer on low, gradually beat in flour mixture until just combined. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Divide dough into twelve 2-inch balls. Place remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Roll balls in sugar to coat; place at least 4 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten into 3-inch rounds. Sprinkle with sugar remaining in bowl.
- Bake until brown, rotating sheets halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
QUICK TANGY LEMON ICING FOR GINGERBREAD COOKIES
This is a very easy recipe that only uses a handful of ingredients and tastes wonderful! Lemon and gingerbread are a perfect combination together. This icing also dries hard and shiny, so it is perfect for gingerbread men. Try it, you won't be disappointed! Make sure that you use FRESH lemon juice, not the bottled kind. It will affect the flavor!
Provided by SaddleUp87
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.
- if the icing is too thick/dry, add more corn syrup until the consistency is to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 16.4, Carbohydrate 137.9, Sugar 123.9, Protein 0.1
GIANT GINGER COOKIES
Make and share this Giant Ginger Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DogAndCatDoc
Categories Dessert
Time 34m
Yield 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In medium bowl stir together first 6 ingredients and set aside.
- In large mixing bowl beat shortening on low speed for 30 seconds.
- Add sugar and beat until combined.
- Beat in eggs and molasses until combined.
- Mix in reserved flour and spice mixture until combined.
- Shape dough into 2 inch balls, (or you can measure with a #20 ice cream scoop).
- Roll balls in the coarse sugar.
- Place 2-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed -- do not overbake!
- Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 132.8, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25.8, Protein 2.9
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