RCI-BR.005.0183.001
Christmas Ginger Cookies
These orange-flavored ginger cookies captured third place for Janis C. Peterson of Geneva, Illinois. The rolled, cutout cookies are easy to bake, have a delicious combination of fresh tastes and are sure to bring pleasure to the recipients.
Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Total55 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- unsalted butter or margarine1 cupsoftened
- 1¼ cups
- 1 unit
- 2 tbsp
- 1½ tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 3¼ cups
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
- 1 tbsp
- ½ tsp
- ¼ tsp
Method
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Beat in the egg, dark corn syrup, grated orange rind, and water until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a stiff dough forms.
5
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and the centers are just set.
11 minutes
7
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.