Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture and beat well. Then, stir in the molasses until well combined.1 large egg, 1/4 cup molasses
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, fold in the finely chopped crystallized ginger for an extra burst of flavor.1/3 cup crystallized ginger
- Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll each ball in granulated sugar until evenly coated and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Additional granulated sugar for rolling
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they have spread and are lightly browned around the edges.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store the Irish Ginger Cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
Enjoy these delicious Irish Ginger Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Note: The optional crystallized ginger adds an extra layer of flavor and texture, but you can omit it if you prefer a smoother cookie.
Note: The optional crystallized ginger adds an extra layer of flavor and texture, but you can omit it if you prefer a smoother cookie.