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Christmas cookies: Giant ginger cookie recipe - Democratic Voice USA
Christmas cookies: Giant ginger cookie recipe

Sometimes all a dreary December day needs to be transformed to a festive moment is a recipe with the nostalgia-inducing flavors of the holiday season. 

Ginger and other spices, such as cinnamon and cloves, are anticipated for their palate-warming qualities in drinks, baked goods and savory dishes. Few edible treats say happy holidays like giant ginger cookies or maple cinnamon star cookies.

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Giant ginger cookies

From Josh Johnson, The Kentucky Gent (thekentuckygent.com)

INGREDIENTS

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, plus ⅓ cup for coating
  • 6 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 large egg

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cloves and pepper.

With an electric mixer, cream butter, brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in molasses and egg.

With the mixer on low, gradually beat in flour mixture until just combined.

Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic and freeze for 20 minutes.

Divide dough into twelve 2-inch balls.

Place remaining ⅓ cup granulated sugar in a bowl.

Roll balls in sugar to coat; place at least 4 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

Flatten into 3-inch rounds. Sprinkle with sugar remaining in bowl.

Bake until brown, rotating sheets halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes.

Cool cookies on a wire rack.



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