Ginger Beltane Cookies Recipe

Spice up your May Day with these fiery Ginger Beltane Cookies! Adapted from an ancient witches' recipe, these gingerbread-inspired cookies pack a powerful ginger punch to awaken your senses after a long winter. Enjoy them crisp or chewy, depending on your baking time. Perfect for Beltane celebrations (May 1st) or any time you need a passionate pick-me-up! Warning: Extremely spicy!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 175.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ginger Beltane Cookies

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How to Make Ginger Beltane Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in ½ cup molasses and 1 large egg.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Stir in 1 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger.
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, or drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle with red sanding sugar, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or granulated sugar.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are still slightly soft (for crispier cookies, bake for a few minutes longer).
  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

22g

Carbs

8g