Dessert for 16
Chewy Ginger Cookies
Spiced molasses cookies chill before baking, creating chewy centers and crisp edges coated with sparkling sanding sugar.
Typical price
$1.14for 4 servings
$0.29 per serving$1.14 for 4
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- 115 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarFlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup large crystal sanding sugar
Steps
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth, then beat in the molasses and egg.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Stir the dry mixture into the butter mixture, cover the dough, and chill it for 60 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
- Roll the dough into 16 balls, coat them with sanding sugar, and place them on the sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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