How to Make Spicy Ginger Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and spicy treat to enjoy during the cooler months? These Spicy Ginger Cookies are the perfect solution. These cookies are bursting with warm, spicy flavor and have the perfect crunchy exterior with a soft and chewy interior. Whether you're a fan of ginger or simply want to spice up your cookie game, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds.

The key to the delicious flavor of these cookies is the combination of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. These spi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter-flavored shortening, melted
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup coarse sugar crystals, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk brown sugar, shortening, butter, molasses, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cloves, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl until glossy; fold in flour until dough is just-combined.
  • Pour coarse sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 48 balls. Roll balls in sugar and place 2-inches apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the cookies crack, about 9 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 129mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 80mg