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BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Big Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe: How to Make It image

These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps. —Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until puffy and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, FatContent 5g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 19mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 98mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

These soft cookies are always a hit, so I often stir up a big batch. I usually add food coloring to the frosting to coordinate with the current holiday. —Coleen Walter, Bancroft, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 4 tablespoons hot water
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in extracts and eggs, one at a time. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks; cool completely., For frosting, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to reach desired consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Spread over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, FatContent 8g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 33mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 107mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

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