Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Spicy Orange Ginger Cookies, a perfect fusion of warm spices and zesty citrus. With a crunchy edge and a chewy center, these cookies are a treat for any occasion—from cozy afternoons to festive gatherings. The aromatic blend of ginger, cinnamon, and fresh orange zest fills your kitchen with holiday cheer, making them an irresistible delight. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for gifting or enjoying at home, these cookies will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g (6 oz or 1 1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
- 150 g (6 oz or 3/4 c) granulated sugar
- 50 g (2 oz or 1/4 c) brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 80 g (2 oz or 1/4 c) molasses
- 4 tsp grated orange zest
- 12 g (15 ml or 1 tbsp) grated gingerroot
- 240 g (16 oz or 2 c) all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 55 g (2 oz or 1/4 c) crystallized ginger, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses, orange zest, and grated ginger; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Gradually add to the butter mixture until fully combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls with chopped crystallized ginger in the center. Place on prepared baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Transfer to cooling racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg