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Ginger Sparklers (Old-Fashioned Ginger Cookies)

Classic East Coast spicy ginger cookies dipped in coarse sugar for a lovely sparkle and crunch.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Servings:24 cookies
Calories:149
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup salted butter room temperature
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the brown sugar, butter, molasses, and egg until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until no dry flour remains.
  5. Divide the dough into 24 portions and roll each into a smooth ball between your hands.
  6. Pour the coarse sugar into a small bowl and dip the tops of the dough balls into the sugar until well coated. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the centre. Cool completely on the baking sheets.

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, remove them from the oven while they still look slightly underbaked and let them cool on the baking sheet. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Variations include adding candied ginger, chocolate chips, or orange zest to the dough. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}