Easy to Make Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 25, 2008

This recipe is wonderful! I used 1/4 c. applesauce and 1/4 c. smart beat instead of 1/2 c. shortenning. And I did not roll the dough I just made it into balls and flattened them with my hands. I used ground ginger instead of ginger roots. It came out VERY delicious crunchy at the bottom but soft inside. Thank you very much for this recipe. I will use it with different spices and flavors in the future.

—lovebaking212

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 01, 2005

Not ideal for use with cookie cutters. The cookies turned out to be good with tea , but bland on their own.

—Jennifer J

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11 Ratings

Sep 27, 2006

These are a perfect way of getting ginger-root into my 3 yr. old. (Ginger-root keeps her from getting carsick.) We cut these with little heart-shaped cutters and dipped the topsides in sugar before baking. (Lots of fun for my little helper!) I had to hide some because everyone else in the house was eating them! Oh, these freeze nicely and thaw quickly.

—BETHFLOWERS

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Aug 21, 2003

A very nice, simple cookie that my husband actually ate and asked me to cook again - the only other type he likes are Anzac biscuits which are also crunchy. I want more crisp crunchie cookie recipes!!! The dough was a nice consistency and handled very well. I will add a bit more ginger next time.

—LOULOU73

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Nov 24, 2009

yum! I substituted butter instead of shortening because I was out. I think next time I'll chop the ginger even finer so that it incorporates better. I dusted them with some granulated sugar right before popping them in the oven to give them a little bit of sweetness. I'll definitely make these again... Maybe with a little crushed up peppermint candy in the batter to give it a holiday flair.

—Elizabeth

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Jan 24, 2011

more ginger is called for

—soyyun

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Jan 05, 2010

Very tasty, good consistency, something a little different. I used sushi ginger - minced it finely by rolling a pizza cutter over it. This worked fine, but it would probably taste better with fresh ginger. These cookies are a good consistency for shipping.

—MPEPLIN

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Nov 18, 2003

One of the best cookie recipe, very crunchy, and easy to make.

—FOODNOTFAT

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Nutrition

Calories
178 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
21.9 g
7%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fat
9.1 g
14%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
2.2 g
4%

Sodium
65 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy to Make Ginger Cookies

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 178
Calories from Fat: 82

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.1g 14 %
Saturated Fat 2.3g 11 %
Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
Sodium 65mg 3 %
Potassium 25mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 21.9g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 2.2g 4 %
Sugars 5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 8 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.