Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth Soft Ginger Cookies are a Southern tradition, bursting with warm ginger flavor! This recipe makes approximately 35 irresistible cookies (but you'll definitely want to double it!). Get ready for the most tender, gingery cookies you've ever tasted. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a comforting treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 206 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Soft Ginger Cookies

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How to Make Soft Ginger Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in ½ cup molasses, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Lightly coat your hands with granulated sugar. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
  7. Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake!
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

17g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Soft Ginger Cookies?

Soft Ginger Cookies takes about 48 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 28 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Soft Ginger Cookies?

Soft Ginger Cookies has approximately 206 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Soft Ginger Cookies?

The key ingredients for Soft Ginger Cookies are Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Unsulphured Molasses, Eggs, Salt, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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