Ginger and Spice Cookies

Ginger and Spice Cookies

Crunchy with sugar on the outside, warm with spices on the inside

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25 m
Cook Time: 15 m
Total Time: 40 m
Temp.: 350°F
Servings: 60
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

84
Calories
3.3g
Fat
12.7g
Carbohydrates
1.1g
Protein
14mg
Cholesterol
39mg
Sodium
Ginger and Spice Cookies

Recipe Description

Quick and easy to prepare, my Ginger and Spice Cookies are even quicker and easier to eat! These cookies are amazingly rich and flavorsome.

I’ve used the same spice combination you often see included in those great wintry, Christmas dishes and drinks, like Gluwein, mulled wine, German Christmas cookies, braised red cabbage and so on.

Ginger, cinnamon, and cloves – I think people will always associate these tastes with that special time of year when it’s cold outside but you’re cozied up inside enjoying something warming and fragrant. Another important ingredient: molasses. This is what gives the cookies that deep, treacle flavor, almost like burnt sugar.

To make Spiced Ginger Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Ginger and Spice Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a baking sheet

    1 min
    Step 1 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Beat the butter and sugar

    2 min
    Step 2 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Beat the sugar and butter together until smooth and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add the molasses and eggs

    2 min
    Step 3 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Add the molasses and eggs to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

  4. 4

    Mix in the vanilla

    1 min
    Step 4 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Add the vanilla and mix together.

  5. 5

    Combine the flour and spices

    1 min
    Step 5 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Sift the flour, baking soda, spices and salt into a bowl.

  6. 6

    Combine the dry ingredients with the egg mixture

    2 min
    Step 6 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Add the flour a little at a time to the butter mixture, stirring well after each addition.

  7. 7

    Prepare the sugar coating

    1 min
    Step 7 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Sprinkle a piece of parchment paper with some sugar.

  8. 8

    Coat the cookies

    3 min
    Step 8 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Take a tablespoon of the dough at a time, shape into a ball, and roll in the sugar to coat. Place the cookie balls on the baking sheet.

  9. 9

    Bake the cookies

    15 min
    Step 9 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Bake the cookies for 14-15 minutes until golden brown.

  10. 10

    Cool

    10 min
    Step 10 - Ginger and Spice Cookies

    Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Crunchy with sugar on the outside, warm with spices on the inside, I love these Spiced Ginger Cookies and I’m sure you will too! Don’t forget to tag your freshly baked cookie try with #cookmerecipes so I can see how you get on with this recipe!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
QuickCookerQ
December 20, 2024
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Superb flavor burst!

Raymond
June 4, 2024
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These cookies filled our home with warmth. Made them while snowed in, family loved them. Will bake again.

Pam
October 10, 2023
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I made these cookies with my daughter last weekend. They were so simple, yet packed with flavor! The smell of ginger and spices filled our home, making it feel so cozy. We enjoyed them with warm cider, just perfect for fall.

Brittany Washburn
October 5, 2023
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Superb! Made these cookies for a chill night with friends and they vanished! Such a cozy vibe, and the spices brought back holiday feels.

Wendy
July 31, 2023
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These cookies are heavenly! My kids and I baked them together last weekend and the aroma filled our home. The blend of spices took me back to my grandmother's kitchen during the holidays. Truly a delightful treat!

Olivia
May 22, 2023
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These cookies are simply delightful. The spices remind me of my childhood holidays.

Sam Thompson
September 28, 2022
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These cookies reminded me of my childhood baking with my mom during Christmas. So yummy and easy!

Daisy
July 3, 2022
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Yummy and cozy! My husband and I bake these every Christmas while decorating the tree. The smell of ginger and cinnamon fills the house, making it feel magical. Love them!

Jessica
June 21, 2022
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Amazing cookies ever!

Frankie
June 18, 2022
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I made these cookies for a party, and everyone loved them. The ginger and spice flavor brought back childhood memories of winter holidays.

Mike Anderson
June 17, 2021
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These ginger cookies are awesome! Made ‘em for the fam, and they devoured ‘em! So much flavor, perfect for chill nights!

Xander Smith
May 1, 2021
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These cookies remind me of childhood holidays. So rich and tasty!

Brianna
December 11, 2020
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OMG, these Ginger and Spice Cookies are just delish! I made them for a family get-together, and everyone was raving! They totally reminded me of my grandma’s cozy kitchen in winter. So simple to whip up, and the smell while baking was just heavenly! Def gonna bake these again!

Alice Brown
June 24, 2020
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These Ginger and Spice Cookies are absolutely ace! Whipped up a batch for my kids during half-term and they vanished in no time! The spices really take you back to Christmas. Honestly, I could eat them all day. Simple, quick, and so yummy! Definite winner in our house!

Made by Cook.me
March 31, 2019
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Thank you, Bethany!

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