Easy Ginger Cookies | Quick & Easy Recipe

These Ginger Cookies are so easy to make, they smell incredible, and taste even better! Easy Ginger Cookies work anytime of the year, but they always smell a little like the holiday season.

If you are looking for a quick, easy, delicious homemade treat then this recipe is for you!

Easy Ginger Cookies

Recipe by GardenuityCourse: DessertDifficulty: Easy

Servings

Dozen

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

These Ginger Cookies are easy to make, ship and always a family favorite.

Ingredients

¾ cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
Cream the butter and sugar until combined. Add the egg and molasses and beat until completely mixed.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and add to the cream mixture.
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1” diameter. Roll the balls in sugar.
Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Flatten the balls with your fingertips.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.

If you are looking for another great holiday dessert recipe be sure to check out our Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe (it’s a little more difficult).