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Old-Fashioned Chewy Ginger Cookies

Chewy ginger cookies pack a warm, spiced flavor with a delightful texture, making them irresistible. Easy to whip up, they’re great for sharing or savoring solo.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chewy cookies, classic recipe, ginger cookies, holiday baking, homemade treats
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings 44 cookies
Calories 130kcal
Author Liza A

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup lard or butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Additional granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then beat in the molasses.
  • In a separate large bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cloves, and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients in three batches into the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Knead in the dough gently until smooth, then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Lightly greased large baking sheets.
  • Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  • Form the dough into 1 ¼-inch balls and roll them in granulated sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until set.
  • Let cool for 1-2 minutes on baking sheets then transfer cookies on racks to cool completely.

Notes

Recipe source: Canadian Christmas Cooking: The Classic Guide to Holiday Feasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Sugar: 10g