Candied Ginger Cookies

Get ready to elevate your cookie game with these irresistibly soft and chewy Candied Ginger Cookies, a perfect treat for ginger lovers! Infused with the warm, aromatic spices of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies are taken to the next level with the addition of finely chopped candied ginger for a sweet, zingy twist. Molasses adds depth and richness, while rolling each dough ball in sugar creates a delightful, crackly exterior. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick 10-minute bake, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons, they stay fresh for up to a week, but we promise they won’t last that long!

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.75 cup salted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1 large egg
• 0.75 cup candied ginger, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add the molasses and egg to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring or mixing on low speed until just combined.

Step 6

Fold the finely chopped candied ginger into the dough until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball using your hands. Roll the dough ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat it.

Step 8

Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake each batch in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops appear slightly cracked. Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(964.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3973.6

Total Fat 157.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 614.9mg	0%
Sodium 2630.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 614.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 386.4g
Protein 36.6g	0%

Vitamin D 168.6IU	0%
Calcium 491.0mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 1486.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 61.1%