Mom’s Ginger Crisps Cookies: The Best Easy Treat for Home Baking
Delicious homemade ginger crisps that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and freshly grated ginger to the butter mixture and combine well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped crystallized ginger to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg