Ginger Crisps
Posted by Mara H
Granulated Sugar, Unsalted Butter, All-Purpose Flour, Salt, Ground Cloves, Crystallised Ginger, Ginger, Baking Powder, Egg Yolk, Molasses, Vanilla Extract, Ground Cinnamon
The Ultimate Guide to Baking and Decorating Cookies, Shipped Right to Your Door
Ginger Crisps Recipe
Ginger, cinnamon, and cloves perfectly spice these ginger crisps. The addition of crystallised ginger gives them a nice chewy texture as well as an extra ginger flavour kick. They're great for snacking and can also be served for dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
- 100g granulated sugar
- At room temperature, 115g unsalted butter
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 50g crystallised ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined.
- Fold in the ginger crystals.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Gingerbread Cookie Accessories
Non-Stick Kitchen Oven Baking Pans
The King Arthur Baking Company Cookie Companion
Cookies - The New Classic Baking Book
Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Oven Baked Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Frosted Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
