Soft Ginger Cookies

October 29, 2018
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Created by Harmons
1 hour
Serves 2 dozen
INGREDIENTS:
  • Cookies
  • 2 3/8 cups unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 cup raw sugar
  • Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

To make the cookies, in a large bowl, sift together flour, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, add butter and sugar and cream until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add molasses, egg, and ginger and mix until combined. Add flour mixture to wet mixture and mix, just until incorporated.

Form dough into 1” balls, then roll into raw sugar, coating entire cookie. Place on prepared sheets, 2” apart. Bake until golden and fragrant, 8-10 minutes.

To make the glaze, in a bowl, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Glaze cookies while still warm.