Spicy Orange Ginger Cookies
With crisp, crackly edges and a soft, chewy center, these warmly spiced cookies blend ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with bright orange zest. The molasses adds deep richness while bits of crystallized ginger bring little bursts of sweet heat—perfect for cozy baking days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
170 g (6 oz / 1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature
150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
50 g (1/4 cup) brown sugar
1 egg
80 g (1/4 cup) molasses
4 teaspoons grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
55 g (1/4 cup) crystallized ginger, roughly chopped
Instructions
Cream Butter & Sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in egg until combined.
Stir in molasses, orange zest, and fresh grated ginger.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
4. Make the Dough
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in chopped crystallized ginger.
5. Shape & Bake
Roll dough into 1–1½ inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
Slightly flatten each ball.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
6. Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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