Spicy Christmas Ginger Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the festive magic of these chewy, spicy Christmas Ginger Cookies! Bursting with warm ginger flavor and a delightful kick of spice, these traditional cookies are perfect for holiday baking, gifting, or simply enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 237.3 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Spicy Christmas Ginger Cookies

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Christmas Ginger Cookies

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How to Make Spicy Christmas Ginger Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the crystallized ginger and candied ginger.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, you can drizzle with melted white chocolate or royal icing for an extra festive touch (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

25g

Carbs

12g

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