How to Make Oma's Ginger Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Step into Oma's cozy kitchen and breathe in the warm, comforting scent of freshly baked ginger cookies. These sweet treats have been a favorite in our family for generations, passed down from our beloved Oma (grandmother) who was known for her delicious homemade goodies. The combination of aromatic spices and rich molasses creates a soft, chewy cookie that is perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot tea or coffee on a chilly winter evening.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅛ cups white sugar, divided, or as needed
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 4 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar, butter, molasses, and egg together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, cloves, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Beat into butter mixture until combined.
  • Combine 1/8 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll cookies in the sugar-cinnamon mixture to coat. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and edges are set, about 11 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool at least 5 minutes before serving or storing.
  • Nutrition

    139 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 227mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 68mg