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Giant Ginger Cookies

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I was first introduced to these delicious, special cookies when I lived in Kansas. I had a friend that brought me four of these giant cookies wrapped up beautifully in a cellophane bag with ribbon closure. As she handed me the bag of Giant Ginger Cookies to me she said “These are special cookies, not sharing cookies.”

As is typical of Mom’s, most things we receive usually ends up getting shared amongst the family members. Because I had a toddler or two at the time, her message was needed and made me even more excited about the cookies. I did share with my husband, but he’s allowed to partake in special cookies.

After experiencing the cookies, I asked for the recipe (which she found on Simply Recipes) because they were delicious. I’ve been making Giant Ginger Cookies ever since. When I’m the one making the cookies I definitely share because giant, soft, sugar coated ginger cookies should be enjoyed by all, but when I’m making special deliveries to my friends I pass on the secret message “These are special cookies, not sharing cookies.”

Ingredients

  • 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons ground ginger*
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon*
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves*
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups butter (3 sticks), room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup coarse sugar or granulated sugar ( I just use regular sugar, but coarse would be the best!)

* Can substitute the ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves for an equal amount of pumpkin pie spice.

Directions

1 In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside.

2 In a large mixing bowl beat together butter with the 2 cups granulated sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and molasses. Beat in the flour mixture, using a wooden spoon.

3 Shape dough into 2-inch balls using 1/4 cup dough. Roll balls in the 3/4 cup coarse or granulated sugar. Place about 2-1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

4 Bake in a 350°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Yield: Makes two dozen 4-inch cookies.

Comments

  1. Janet W. says

    These cookies are a great size and I love how chewy they look! My grandsons would think these are delicious!

  2. Rosie says

    These look soo good, and I love giant cookies! They are the best. I love this recipe with the molasses, and want to try it!

  3. Kristi Friesen says

    These look wonderful. I love the taste of ginger in cookies, it’s total comfort food for me.

  5. Jerry Marquardt says

    These nice Giant Ginger Cookies look so delicious. What a flashback, I can barely wait to try this nice recipe out.

  7. Helen says

    These look so delicious, and their size make them perfect for gift giving. You can wrap them up and make them look so cute.

  8. Shakeia Rieux says

    My in-law would love this recipe for her favorite cookies. I would love to try it as well but when she makes them.

  9. Amy D says

    I seriously have all these ingredients at home and I am so tempted to make them. It’s been so long since I’ve had a ginger cookie, and these look delicious!

  10. Peggy Nunn says

    These are going to make a perfect gift for my sister. She loves ginger cookies but does not have the time to make them. I do have the time….. great birthday gift.

  13. Melissa Storms says

    That was a really sweet sentiment from your friend, it is true that all moms end up sharing or even giving all treats away. These sound delicious, I don’t have ground cloves but I have pumpkin pie spice, Do I still add the ginger if I am using that?

  15. Jennifer says

    I did not like ginger cookies until I became an adult and later wondered to myself, What on earth took me this long? They are so delicious when they are warm fresh out of the oven.

  20. Jessi Housel says

    This reminded me of all the times in my childhood baking cookies with my grandma. She had two specialities- sourcream sugar cookies and ginger cookies. I need to make some with my kids and create some new memories. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of those great times and inspiring me to recreate some of my favorite childhood moments with my kids.

  22. Erin N says

    I love ginger cookies! For some reason when I get into the cookie baking mood, I always forget about ginger snaps! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

  24. Bernie Wallace says

    I might try to make these. My wife loves Ginger cookies. Thanks for sharing.

  26. Amy D says

    These cookies look delicious and easy to make. Also, every cookie should be made as “GIANT! ” 🙂

  28. Jerry Marquardt says

    How gingerly the Giant Ginger Cookies recipe looks, and it is really astounding. I cannot wait to taste your special recipe. I thank you so much for the directions on this delicious treat.

  29. Amy Orvin says

    Wow! I am always looking for new cookie recipes to make. These look so great! I can’t wait to make some.

  42. Thomas P says

    If there is anything better than cookies, it’s GIANT cookies. Can’t wait to try as I love ginger snaps and want to see how these compare.

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