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Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

 

Ingredients:

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 tsp ground ginger

- 1 tsp baking soda

- 1 tsp ground cinnamon

- 1/2 tsp ground cloves

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1 large egg

- 1 tbsp water

- 1/4 cup molasses

- 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling


Instructions:


1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined.

4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat.

6. Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crackled.

7. Cool:  Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Enjoy: These ginger cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends, or just for enjoying with a cozy cup of tea or coffee. 



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