These warmly spiced cookies bring the festive flavors of Christmas with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, making them perfect for cozy winter treats.
1cup128 g raw sugar, plus extra for sprinkling (optional)
1tablespoon22 g blackstrap or regular molasses
2teaspoonscornstarch
1½cups180 g whole wheat pastry flour
½teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonfine sea salt
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1teaspoonground ginger
1teaspoonallspice
½teaspoonground cloves
½teaspoonground cardamom
½teaspoonground nutmeg
¼cup34 g crystallized ginger, chopped (optional)
Instructies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar.
Stir in the molasses.
In a medium bowl, sift together the cornstarch, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Fold in the crystallized ginger, if using.
Divide the dough into 14 equal portions, about 2 tablespoons (37 g) each.
Place the dough portions on the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly.
Sprinkle extra raw sugar on top if desired.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until set.
For chewier cookies, bake only 10 minutes.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Enjoy these cookies with a cup of spiced tea or warm almond milk for a cozy holiday treat.Wine Advice:Pair with a glass of mulled wine or a spiced cider to enhance the festive flavors.