Spicy Christmas Ginger Cookies

Get ready to spice up your holiday season with these irresistibly festive Spicy Christmas Ginger Cookies! Infused with the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, these chewy delights take a bold twist with a subtle kick of cayenne pepper, making them a standout treat for winter gatherings. Perfectly sweetened with brown sugar and a touch of molasses, these cookies boast a rich, caramelized flavor that pairs beautifully with their sugar-coated, crinkly tops. With a quick 20-minute prep time and just 10 minutes in the oven, these holiday cookies are as easy to make as they are to devour. Serve them with a glass of milk or a cup of spiced tea for the ultimate Christmas indulgence. Make this recipe part of your festive traditions, and let every bite be a reminder of the warm holiday cheer!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 1 Egg
• 0.25 cups Unsulfured molasses
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for coating)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.

Step 7

Pour the granulated sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll each dough ball in the sugar to coat completely.

Step 8

Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly cracked on top and just set in the center.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3794.2

Total Fat 154.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 583.5mg	0%
Sodium 2060.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 575.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 337.2g
Protein 38.9g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 439.3mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 1612.4mg	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: 36.1%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 59.8%