Drop Ginger Cakes Cookies
Warm your home with the irresistible aroma of Drop Ginger Cakes Cookies, a delightful fusion of soft, cake-like texture and bold spice. Perfectly balanced with hints of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these molasses-infused cookies are incredibly easy to make thanks to their drop-cookie method—no rolling or cutting required! With just 15 minutes of prep time, these treats are oven-ready and bake to perfection in under 12 minutes. Sprinkle them with a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive finish, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy tea-time indulgence. Soft, spiced, and perfectly sweet, these ginger cookies will quickly become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the molasses, egg, and milk to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
If desired, sift powdered sugar over the cooled cookies for a decorative touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (850.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3480.1 |
| Total Fat 152.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 93.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 576.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1993.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 503.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 293.7g | |
| Protein 36.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 54.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 335.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1637.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories