Ultimate Ginger Cookie

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Pack and Go Party

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Cook Time:
13 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
16 cookies

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 min
Cook: 13 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
1 extra-large egg, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups chopped crystallized ginger (6 ounces)
Granulated sugar, for rolling the cookies

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt and then combine the mixture with your hands. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the brown sugar, oil, and molasses on medium speed for 5 minutes. Turn the mixer to low speed, add the egg, and beat for 1 minute. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat for 1 more minute. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the crystallized ginger and mix until combined.

Scoop the dough with 2 spoons or a small ice cream scoop. With your hands, roll each cookie into a 1 3/4-inch ball and then flatten them lightly with your fingers. Press both sides of each cookie in granulated sugar and place them on the sheet pans. Bake for exactly 13 minutes. The cookies will be crackled on the top and soft inside. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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Bethany Enid, OK 02-01-2010
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Great for something different!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I decided to make these because I had seen the Barefoot Contessa episode and thought they looked interesting. My husband is... not much into sweets but he does like ginger and they are not your "run of the mill" cookie. They turned out very nicely and my husband loves them. In my oven they would have been done at 11 min. They were a bit on the hard side, so watch the cooking time. Also this recipe made 36 regular sized cookies. They are very spicy so that may be something that some may not like. I can't wait to try them with my coffee tomorrow morning, I think they will be the perfect complement. Read more
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Donna Cleveland, TN 01-30-2010
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yum
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just made these. I didn't have the crystalized ginger, so I just chopped fresh ginger. UMMMM They are so good with a glass... of Cabernet Sauvignon! I'm not a baker, but I'll make these again.Read more
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dave simpsonville, SC 01-30-2010
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Great cookies...Big hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

easy to make...real easy to eat!...A big crowd pleaser. I've made them several times and I've never had leftovers. I keep... having to make more for me.Read more
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Janice Cape Coral, FL 01-23-2010
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The Very Best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these without the c. ginger and they turned out great. I will make these again and again. This will definitely replace... the molasses cookie recipe in my box. Thanks Ina.Read more
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Anna Phoenix, AZ 12-30-2009
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very good cookie
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these cookies for the holidays with a few changes. I used less sugar, baked them for 8 minutes (they were done), and... instead of rolling them in sugar, I dipped them in chocolate after they were cool enough. Delicious!Read more
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Emma Portland, OR 12-24-2009
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Excellent holiday cookies!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These cookies were absolutely delicious and super easy to make! I made a few alterations: I only used about a cup of the... crystallized ginger and that was PLENTY. I also added a tad extra molasses and brown sugar, and the cookies turned out perfectly. The 13 minute cook time that the recipe calls for was exactly right, don't overcook them!Read more