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Crystallized Ginger Cookies
Photo: Molly Mears

Crystallized Ginger Cookies

12 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

877
Calories
20g
Protein
32g
Fat
127g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Molasses 1 tbsp (20g) 58
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 ounces candied ginger, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°.

2

Cream butter& sesame oil with molasses sugar and egg.

3

Sift together dry ingredients (except candied ginger) and add to creamed mixture.

4

Blend well.

5

Fold in candied ginger.

6

Chill for one hour.

7

Form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar.

8

Put cookies about 2 inches apart from each other on a greased baking sheet (or one you have lined with parchment paper).

9

Bake 8-10 minutes.

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Recipe sourced from fandom

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