Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger for topping
- Cream cheese frosting or white chocolate for filling
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add molasses and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the egg and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small cookies and place on a baking sheet. Top with chopped crystallized ginger.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool.
- Spread cream cheese frosting or white chocolate on one side of the cookies and sandwich them together with the other side.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie)
- Calories: Approx. 200 calories (based on the ingredients listed)
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- The combination of molasses and ginger gives these cookies a unique flavor that is both sweet and spicy.
- The frosting or white chocolate adds a creamy and rich element to the cookies, making them even more enjoyable.
- These cookies are perfect for any occasion and are especially popular during the winter season due to their warm and festive flavors.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of flavors is so unique and delicious."
- "I love the ginger flavor in these cookies, it gives them a nice kick."
- "These cookies are perfect for a winter treat, they are so good!"
- "The frosting adds a great touch to these cookies, they are definitely a hit at my house."
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing, I will make them again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture of the cookies.
- For best results, let the cookies cool completely before frosting them to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Adjust the amount of ginger in the cookies according to your preference for a stronger or milder flavor.
