Big Soft Ginger Cookies
This big soft ginger cookies recipe is full of warm molasses and ginger flavor. Once baked, they have the ideal mix of crispy edges and soft insides.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Put 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl; set aside.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together into a medium bowl.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat butter and 1 cup sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg; stir in molasses and water. Gradually stir flour-spice mixture into molasses mixture until well combined.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Shape dough into 24 walnut-sized balls with floured hands. Roll each ball in the reserved sugar to coat.'}
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5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until tops crack and centers are soft, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.'}
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7
{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove from the oven; let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)