Ginger Sugar Cookies are from a vintage Gourmet magazine from 1965. These cookies are made with brown sugar, rich molasses and warm the spices cinnamon and ginger. Add them to your Christmas cookie tray this year!
There are many flavors and scents that remind me of Christmas. The scent of sugar cookies and ginger cookies baking in the oven reminds me of being a kid again. We are in Christmas cookie baking mode and these were the first sweet little beauties we baked last week.
You’re probably wondering what the texture of the cookie is like. Let me tell you…just perfect. First bite it is crispy with a sweet top and gentle crunch from the turbinado sugar. The inside is soft, but not mushy.
The flavor was maybe too subtle. I will add more ground ginger and probably some fresh grated ginger in the next batch. I used blackstrap molasses and the flavor was distinctive and delicious.
What ingredients are in Ginger Sugar Cookies?
slightly adapted from Adapted from Gourmet magazine March 1965
3/4 cup Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses (I used blackstrap)
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Sugar for rolling (I used turbinado)
How do you make ginger sugar cookies?
Cream butter and gradually add brown sugar. Continue to beat until fluffy.
Add egg and molasses to butter mixture.
Beat until evenly blended.
Combine flour with baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Roll the dough into small balls and roll around in the sugar.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place balls of dough at least 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, until firm.
Let sit on baking sheet for 1 minutes, then remove to racks to cool.
ENJOY!:)
What’s your favorite holiday cookie?
Some other cookie recipes to try this holiday:
- Chocolate Crackle Cookies
- Cuccidati-Sicilian Fig Cookies
- Italian Lemon Knot Cookies
- Sicilian S Cookies
Ginger Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses I used blackstrap
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sugar for rolling I used turbinado
Instructions
- Cream butter and gradually add brown sugar. Continue to beat until fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses to butter mixture. Beat until evenly blended.
- Combine flour with baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Roll the dough into small balls and roll around in the sugar. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place balls of dough at least 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, until firm.
- Let sit on baking sheet for 1 minutes, then remove to racks to cool.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information presented below is an approximation and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Georgie says
Lori, these look so - so good! I love ginger, so much that I eat the sugar coated one like candy. These are lovely and simple!
Paula says
Chewy ginger cookies are one of my all-time favourite cookies. I have always rolled mine in regular sugar however. I love the look of yours with the turbinado...gives the cookies such a festive look and now something I will have to start doing.
Sanjeeta kk says
Like that part of making when you need to roll the cookie dough in the sugar..gives a wonderful crust with sugary bites.
Shulie says
This cookie looks ah-mazing. Really good job. So beautiful!! Love it and what a way to jump start the holidays!! I never use molasses & brown sugar, don't know why I shy away from these ingredients but this is tempting me to retry.:)
Lizzy says
Oh, I adore ginger cookies! And the turbinado sugar gives these a beautiful finish! Great #cookielove post, my friend!!!
Soni says
Ginger makes anything pop.Perfect holiday cookies!!
Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says
This is my kind of cookie. Your description of the texture appeals to me with the crispy/crunchy outside and the soft inside. Combined with the spiciness of the ginger...perfect!
Happy Holidays!
Raji says
Lovely texture of the cookies...they look beautiful and I love ginger flavour..so festive 🙂
Yummy Mummy says
Yum, the turbinado sugar must make them so delicious with a little crunch!
Laura at The Art of Cooking Real Food says
My son adores ginger cookies - I'm forwarding this recipe to him so he can make me some 🙂 Lovely cookie!
A Thought For Food says
I adore a good ginger cookie and these look absolutely phenomenal, my dear!
Nisrine M. says
These are truly delightful ginger cookies. Yay for the holidays.
Anonymous says
Ohhh, these look amazing! I'm getting my cookie thing on and I see so many recipes on want to make, and these are on my list! Thank you!
Carolyn says
So delicious and perfect for the holidays! Love 'em, Lora.
Linda says
Ah, ginger cookies are the ultimate flavor of Christmas!! Great recipe!! I bet the aroma is awesome!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
These arae so pretty with the little sparkle of sugar, and I'm absolutely crazy for ginger!
Becky says
Lora,
I'm going to make ginger cookies soon. I love all the The flavors that remind me of Christmas!
Lota of #cookie love to you.
Richa says
ginger ans spice are definitely in the air this month! love the sugary crisp cookies!
Richa @ Hobby And More
Kiri W. says
Aww, the sparkly sugar crystals make these perfect! I lvoe ginger snap style cookies, anyways, these would be a huge success!
Amalia says
These ginger sugar cookies look amazing! I love the sugar on them, they look so sophsticated that way. I can just imagine how delicious they taste, the crunchiness from the sugar and the chewy inside, ahhhh, I'm drooling!! Awesome recipe 🙂
Lora says
ooh these look amazing. I love ginger and must try them soon.
Deanna - Teaspoon of Spice says
Nothing beats a good sugar ginger cookie during the holidays!
Anonymous says
Beautiful cookies Lora! You've used some of my favorite flavors: ginger, molasses and brown sugar, yum.
Junia says
oh my goodness... your cookies are sparkling gold. do you know how much i love the color gold? hehehe. these cookies look fabulous and schmancy! btw, i like your new blog header!
Kim Bee says
I love these cookies. They look so yummy and sparkly. I have some of this sugar and love to use it. Nothing I like better than some sparkle on my food. Your plates are gorgeous, love the pattern.
Gina says
These sound like a whole lot of cookie love to me. I'm ready to start baking for the holiday and probably won't stop till Jan. Hope you had a great weekend. Just getting over a cold, then hopefully I will have some cookie posts soon.
-Gina-
@Mango_Queen says
That Ginger cookie is soooo delish! So hard to tear myself away from the photo. Glad you joined the CookieLove with us!
Jamie says
Mmmm these are so very Christmassy! I love spic cookies and these look tasty and perfect, especially with the sugar. Now you have put me in the mood to make cookies!
Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack! says
These are so cute! They sound so tasty, and could easily be made vegan. I'll definitely have to try these ones out!
Priya says
Incredible cookies,looks damn cute.
Yuri - Chef Pandita says
Lovely cookies, Lora! They look Christmassy with those golden sugar crystals 😀
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Cassie/Bake Your Day says
I Love your new header, Lora! These cookies look wonderfully soft. I love ginger cookies!
EA-The Spicy RD says
I love how pretty your cookies look with the sugar sprinkles on top! I think our #cookielove cookies are very similar with the molasses and spices...Great minds think alike 🙂
BigFatBaker says
The sugar crystals on top of the cookies remind me of Christmas 🙂 I love ginger and need to make these asap! Thank you for sharing!
Reem | Simply Reem says
These ginger cookies look so beautiful!!!
And that sugar sprinkle make them absolutely festive...
Deliciously Beautiful!!!
Karriann Graf says
These ginger cookies would be awesome with some hot tea. Yummy.
Tes says
Wow what a gorgeous cookies! it looks so sparkling and lovely 🙂
Becky says
Lora,
Congrats on the Top 9 today! Lots of #cookielove
Lulu's Sweet Secrets says
These ginger cookies are adorable! Congrats on the Top 9 today!
Aggie says
This cookie looks pretty perfect. I love sparkly cookies like this 🙂
Amy says
These sound delicious and they are lovely! The turbinado is a nice touch to make them extra sparkly :)!
Savoring Italy says
Thank you everyone:)Can't wait to make these again for Christmas!xx
Terra says
Well I agree, sugar cookies have to be included somehow in your Christmas cookie fun:-) These cookies sound wonderful! I love blackstrap molasses, takes me back to my Grandma's house:-) Beautiful, Hugs, Terra
Priscilla - She's Cookin' says
Nothing says Christmas like ginger cookies - the sparkle of turbinado is a lovely touch! Congrats on the Top 9 yesterday 🙂
domenicacooks says
What a fantastic collection of cookie recipes, starting with yours, Lora. Love this idea. Buone feste, bella!
Elisabeth says
Such a wonderful roundup of cookies, Lora! I'm offering my Orange Almond Mandelbrot(biscotti)
Congratulations on the top 9 with your amazing cookies!
xoxo
Kathy says
This cookie would be a huge hit in my house. They look fantastic!
Cake says
I think I would eat like 12 of these in a row. So delicious!