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.
Janet W. says
These cookies are a great size and I love how chewy they look! My grandsons would think these are delicious!
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!
Kristi Friesen says
These look wonderful. I love the taste of ginger in cookies, it’s total comfort food for me.
Barrie says
These are so good! I love the ginger flavor and the chewiness! Perfection!
Jerry Marquardt says
These nice Giant Ginger Cookies look so delicious. What a flashback, I can barely wait to try this nice recipe out.
Sarah L says
Cute idea for special, not sharing, cookies. I love ginger snaps.
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.
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.
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!
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.
John Smith says
I love ginger cookies! Thank you for the recipe!
Elena says
Looks yummy. Thank you for the recipe
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?
Dana Rodriguez says
I love how big these are and they look delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
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.
Jeffrey says
These are such nice looking cookies. Can’t wait to make them.
Leela says
I cant wait to try these.
Daniel says
These cookies look delicious! I am always looking for new recipes to try!
Sarah L says
My friend has a birthday coming up and I think she’d love a special cookie.
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.
Andrea says
Mmm, cookies!
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 🙂
Zoey says
These look good! Nothing like a warm, freshly baked cookie!
Bernie Wallace says
I might try to make these. My wife loves Ginger cookies. Thanks for sharing.
Cynthia R says
I love the taste of ginger, A ginger cookie is perfect with some good coffee.
Amy D says
These cookies look delicious and easy to make. Also, every cookie should be made as “GIANT! ” 🙂
Holly Thomas says
These would be perfect with a cup of tea.
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.
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.
Kelly Freeman says
This would be perfect for my morning sickness!
Angela Saver says
We love ginger so I can’t wait to make these for my family! Yum!
Roger says
They look delicious!
Kelly Freeman says
I wish I would have found this recipe when I was pregnant in June!
Nancy says
These do look delicious. I . love soft ginger cookies.
Lesley F says
They look delicious and I bet the house smells wonderful while they are baking
Sarah Gillespie says
Mmm mmm!!! Ginger and ginger molasses cookies are the best ever!
shannon fowler says
These look amazing. I havent made cookies in forever. I am going to try these.
Laura says
These sound delicious! Perfect for the holidays!
Amy W. says
My daughter would love these so much! Pinning!
Piroska says
I absolutely love ginger cookies. These look delicious!
Nancy says
These cookies sound delicious. Ginger gives them a nice zing!
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.
Tony Platz says
Love Ginger Cookies and realy like the size of these .