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# Ginger Cookies Recipe | How to Make Easy Ginger Cookies

Ginger cookies - generally, I am not a fan of anything ginger flavoured but these ginger cookies are an exception because of their delightful chewiness and texture. They are perfect with a cup of milk tea adding a lovely gingery feel to the whole experience. The original recipe for these ginger cookies is from my mom's friend, Shantha aunty, who makes these in a jiffy when the occasion demands. While cookies are baked in Kerala through the year, these ginger cookies are especially popular during Christmas. 

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**Ginger Cookies Recipe**

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**GINGER COOKIES RECIPE**

*Makes ~24 cookies*

**Ingredients:**

2 cups all-purpose flour or maida

3/4 cup butter, softened

1 1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp grated ginger

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon water

1/4 cup molasses (I used 3 tbsp brown sugar instead)

2 tbsp sugar to roll the cookies in

**Instructions:**

1. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the ginger, water and molasses/brown sugar.

3. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the brown sugar mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.

4. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

5. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

I avoided the normally common ingredients for ginger cookies, like cloves and cinnamon because I am not much of a savory cookie lover. Also, I was out of cloves :D These came out quite chewy and very lightly ginger flavoured. Goes well with tea.

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