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These chewy ginger cookies are packed full of gingerbread flavor, but are soft and chewy. Sooo good!

Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies

These soft and chewy ginger cookies are full of gingerbread flavor.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Baked Goods/Breads, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 30 Cookies
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling cookies in
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup crystallized ginger chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Whisk together dry ingredients, set aside.
  • In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add molasses and egg, mix until combined.
  • Pour in dry ingredients, mix well.
  • Stir in ginger chips, if using.
  • Chill dough for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in extra granulated sugar.
  • Place on a lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, remove from oven while still soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet.
  • Makes about 30 cookies.
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
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