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Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies

Warm & Chewy Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies You’ll Love

Experience the nostalgia of Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies with comforting and chewy bites that bring festive joy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Mixture
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Ensure it contains xanthan gum or add ½ teaspoon per cup.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger Brings signature spiciness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves Contributes to the spice blend.
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and adds chewiness.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and flavor.
For the Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup Dairy-Free Butter Use brands like Country Crock Plant Based.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • ¼ cup Molasses Imparts rich flavor.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cookie pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and dairy-free butter. Beat until creamy, then add the egg and molasses, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until combined without over-mixing.
  5. Scoop the dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared cookie pan spaced about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-13 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft. Remove from oven.
  7. Cool cookies on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack to finish setting for perfect chewy consistency. Store in an airtight container.

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