Ultimate Ginger Cookies
September 10, 2009 | Print | E-mail | Filed under cookie, ginger
I was surfing foodnetwork.com a couple weeks ago, and I came across these ultimate ginger cookies made by Ina Garten. They screamed fall to me, and since I’m in love with everything fall, I knew immediately that I’d have to try them. I didn’t change a thing, except that I used about half the crystallized ginger called for in the recipe since I wasn’t sure if I’d like it or not. Turns out I’d rather go without it; I guess I’m not cut out for the “ultimate” part of these ultimate Ginger cookies. But, the rest of the cookie was absolutely delicious. The soft chewiness, the fall spices – I’ll definitely be making these again. The original recipe is here.
- 2 and 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 egg
- 3 ounces chopped crystallized ginger
- Granulated sugar, for rolling the cookies in
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Pour the crystallized ginger out on a plate and chop it up into small pieces.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil, and molasses for about 5 minutes. Then, beat in the egg.
With the mixer on low, gradually add in the dry ingredients. Add in the crystallized ginger and then mix until combined.
Roll the dough into 1 and 1/2 inch balls, and then flatten them lightly. Coat the cookies in granulated sugar.
Place the cookies on the parchment paper.
Bake for 13 minutes.
Let cool on the pans for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely…if you can wait that long!
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September 10th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Yum, Yum- I’ve made many a ginger cookie, but I don’t know why I’ve never thought to stuff them w/ crystallized ginger. Terrific idea.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Wow, these look so good! My husband and I both love ginger cookies, so I’ll be sure to give these a whirl. Thanks for the recipe, and the photos are lovely!
September 10th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
MMMMMm those look great!! I love using crystallized ginger, but do think its totally an acquired taste eh! Beautiful photos!
September 10th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Can’t really go wrong with Ina’s recipes… These look fantabulous! I love soft chewy cookies… I think I will be making these very (very) soon!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:30 am
I’m always amazed by how gorgeous your photos are. Yes, these cookies sound perfect for fall. I think I have some crystallized ginger in my pantry right now!
September 11th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I’ve made these. They are wonderful and now on my holiday bake list.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I just received some crystalllized ginger. I am bookmarking this recipe. Your cookies look so yummy
September 13th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Gorgeous…what beautiful cookie. What a lovely way to welcome fall!
September 13th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Sorry, I meant cookies…
September 20th, 2009 at 11:50 am
I’ve seen countless ginger cookies, but seeing yours today realy makes me wonder how come I havent tried one yet!! They look delicious!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:40 pm
These were so good! I added a little vanilla and 1 tbsp cream. No crystallized ginger for me though. If gingerbread boys have sisters, this is them!
August 20th, 2010 at 2:02 am
Oooh. These look so amazing. I’m also probably skipping the crystallized ginger. It’s a little too much for my taste.