Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spicy Orange Ginger Cookies, a perfect blend of warm spices and zesty orange that will elevate any occasion. These cookies boast crunchy edges and soft, chewy centers, creating an irresistible treat for holidays, cozy evenings at home, or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. The unique combination of ginger, cinnamon, and orange zest tantalizes the taste buds, making them a standout among traditional cookies. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies are versatile enough to pair with your favorite hot beverages or be included on dessert platters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g butter (room temperature)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 80 g molasses
- 4 tsp grated orange zest
- 12 g grated gingerroot
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 55 g crystallized ginger (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, then mix in molasses, orange zest, and ginger until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Shape the dough into balls (about 1 inch), placing a piece of candied ginger in the center of each ball before arranging them on baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg