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Spiced Ginger Cookies with Cardamom

These ginger cookies are made by mixing butter with brown sugar, fresh ginger, and warm spices, then baking until golden. The dough has a slightly sticky texture and bakes into crisp-edged, chewy-centered cookies with a fragrant, layered aroma. The addition of ground cardamom provides a floral note, enhancing the traditional spice profile.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 120kcal
Author: James Taylor
Servings: 24

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom hidden spice for floral aroma
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, with a pale color and a gentle, rhythmic sound from mixing.
  • Add the beaten egg and grated fresh ginger to the creamed mixture, blending thoroughly until combined. The batter will become slightly glossy and fragrant.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cardamom, and salt. This dry mixture will look uniform and powdery.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough comes together and is slightly sticky but manageable.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help it relax and make it easier to scoop, during which it will firm up slightly and develop better flavor.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared sheet with space between each.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers look just set. The cookies will spread and become fragrant as they bake.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, allowing them to firm up slightly for easier handling.
  • Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, revealing a crisp, golden exterior with a slightly chewy center and a wonderful layered aroma of spices.
  • Serve the cookies once cooled, enjoying their fragrant spice blend and crispy-chewy contrast with a cup of tea or milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg