Big Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe
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Big Soft Ginger Cookies

By: Barbara Heinze 
"These nicely spiced soft cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (118)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Additional sugar

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by Nandabear Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These cookies were very good. The only reason for the 4 star rating is that it was a bit too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by inezanzen   view full review
These are absolutely the best ginger cookies. I don't particularly like ginger cookies in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by caroline   view full review
If you like ginger cookies then you will love this recipe. They taste good and look good. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by Lila-rose   view full review
The best ginger cookies I have ever made. My two sisters have their special ginger recipe and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by RueBarbe   view full review
I made these twice, once with brown sugar, once with white. Excellent cookies either way. Mine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by Stay-C   view full review
These cookies are really good, but I found them way too sweet! I could only eat about a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by redneck gramma   view full review
I prefer these made with butter-excellent cookie, been making these for years. I let them sit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by Crystal   view full review
These were so delicious! I may have found what I hope will become my "signature" cookie!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by sue2   view full review
The only problem with this recipe is that you have to make it every week! Just too good!!! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by munnymommy   view full review
YUM!! Very good, just what my sweet tooth was looking for. This is a keeper!

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