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How to Make Ginger and Spice Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of ginger and spice that just screams "holiday season". Whether it's the warm and comforting flavor or the enticing aroma, these cookies are a must-have during the festive months. The blend of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves creates a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth that is irresistible to anyone who takes a bite.

These Ginger and Spice Cookies are the perfect treat to bake and enjoy with family and friends. They are great for holid...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in molasses and eggs. Stir in vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Gradually stir into the butter mixture. Lightly cover a piece of wax paper with sugar. Drop tablespoon-sized pieces of dough onto paper and coat with sugar.
  • Bake 14 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Let cool on wire racks.

    • Nutrition

    85 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 39mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 53mg

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    Sweet recipes
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    Holiday recipes
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