Spiced-Up Ginger Cookies

By KeyIngredient

These cookies pack a punch with a double dose of ginger and three additional spices, including black pepper. For an attractive look, roll the balls in coarse or granulated sugar before baking.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground ginger
• 2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each ground cardamom and black pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup (150 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) fancy molasses
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped candied ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a medium bowl, using a fork, stir flour with ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper until combined. Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl, beat sugar with oil until combined. Beat in egg, then molasses. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in candied ginger until evenly distributed.

Form cookies into 1-inch (2.5-cm) balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

Bake in centre of preheated oven until they look set, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Remove from oven and leave on baking sheet 1 minute.
Remove to a rack to cool completely.


Makes 3 dozen