Big Soft Ginger Cookies

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with these Big Soft Ginger Cookies—perfectly spiced, irresistibly chewy, and incredibly easy to make. Featuring a warm medley of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, paired with rich molasses, these cookies pack a comforting flavor in every bite. The dough is rolled in sugar for a signature crackled top and baked to perfection, offering soft centers with just the right amount of crisp edges. With a quick prep time of only 20 minutes and yielding 24 generously sized cookies, this recipe is ideal for festive gatherings, cookie swaps, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Make a batch today and enjoy a timeless flavor that’s perfect for any season!

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
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Scoop out 1.5 tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball of dough in the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to coat evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers appear slightly underbaked. This ensures soft and chewy cookies.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve the ginger cookies once they are fully cool or store them in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	800.9 grams (800.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3369

Total Fat 154.80g	198%
Saturated Fat 93.60g	468%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 607mg	202%
Sodium 3280mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 471.20g	171%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 260.80g
Protein 36.30g	73%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 297mg	23%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 1596mg	34%

*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: 40.7%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 55.1%