Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website Recipe

These 5-star, award-winning cookies are a family favorite! Get ready to bake up a batch of incredibly soft and chewy gingerbread cookies that will disappear in minutes. Based on a beloved Allrecipes recipe, these big, delightful cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a warm, spicy treat. They stay soft for days! Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 143.8 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website

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How to Make Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted margarine and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg. Stir in ½ cup molasses and ½ cup water.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
  7. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each cookie with a fork.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

5g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website?

Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website takes about 38 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 18 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website?

Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website has approximately 143.8 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website?

The key ingredients for Big Soft Ginger Cookies From The Allrecipes Website are All Purpose Flour, Ground Ginger, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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