Ginger Cream cookies are a soft, spiced treat with a molasses base and warm undertones of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. They strike a balance between a cookie and a cake, often finished with a light powdered sugar frosting. These cookies are ideal for the cooler seasons and often appear in holiday assortments. Their deep flavor and delicate texture make them a nostalgic comfort food, perfect alongside a cup of tea or milk.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Crisco (or other shortening)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- powdered sugar frosting (for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Base
- Cream together the Crisco and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and beat well.
- Stir in the molasses and water until combined.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 3: Combine Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
Step 4: Bake Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop rounded spoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly set and edges are just turning golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Step 5: Frost Cookies
- Once cooled, frost with powdered sugar frosting and let set.
Tips
- Swap Crisco with unsalted butter for a richer flavor.
- Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies
- Roll dough balls in sugar before baking for crackled tops
- Frost only fully cooled cookies
- Add extra ginger for a spicier cookie
- Bake until edges are set and centers soft
- Use dark molasses for deeper flavor
- Store unfrosted cookies frozen for later
- Add a pinch of black pepper for warmth
- Drizzle frosting instead of spreading for a lighter finish
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 2.2gSaturated Fat: 0.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 25IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.7mg
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