Sparkling Ginger Cookies Recipe

Discover the magic of these sparkling ginger cookies! This recipe, unearthed from an old advertisement, delivers delightfully crisp edges and a warm ginger spice. While the original called for turbinado sugar, we've perfected it with both fine and coarse sugars – your choice! Plan for about 1-2 hours of chilling time to ensure perfectly shaped cookies.

Prep Time 120 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 64.2 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sparkling Ginger Cookies

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How to Make Sparkling Ginger Cookies

  1. Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar using a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1/4 cup light corn syrup until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in 1/3 to 1/2 cup of coarse sugar (turbinado, colored sugar, or a mix!).
  8. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

6g

Carbs

3g