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    Home » Recipes » Baking

    Easy Ginger Cookies

    Published: Oct 28, 2021 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    These easy ginger cookies are crisp on the outside and delightfully chewy in the middle.

    Much like traditional Cornish Fairings, these moreish ginger biscuits are super quick to make, incredibly tasty, and are guaranteed to leave your guests wanting just one more!

    A stack of ginger cookies with a glass of milk.
    Ginger Biscuits

    Without a doubt, these are my favourite tea dunking biscuits of all time!

    Delicately spiced, they are just perfect for after-school snacks, afternoon tea, and even help curb the dreaded morning sickness in early pregnancy (I can personally vouch for that!).

    👩‍🍳 Love cookies? Try my easy chocolate biscoff cookies too!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋 More cookie recipes to try!
    • More baking recipes from the blog!
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    Here's why this is the best ginger cookies recipe!

    • Quick and easy to make.
    • Rubbing-in method.
    • Made in one bowl.
    • Egg-free.
    • Delicately spiced.
    • Perfect for snacks.
    • Eases morning sickness.
    • Freezer-friendly.

    🛒 Ingredients

    These chewy ginger cookies are made with pantry staples!

    Ingredients needed for ginger cookies.
    • Ginger - dried ginger is used in this recipe to ensure a delicately spiced cookie.
    • Mixed Spice
    • Plain Flour
    • Bicarbonate of Soda
    • Baking Powder
    • Butter - fridge cold and cubed.
    • Sugar - caster sugar is best for this recipe.
    • Golden Syrup - or use honey or corn syrup.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Step 1: Place the four, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, dried ginger, and mixed spice into a large mixing bowl. Rub in the cold diced butter by hand until you get a fine breadcrumb-like consistency.

    Step 2: Stir in the caster sugar with a metal spoon.

    Ginger biscuits made using the rubbing in method.

    Step 3: Pour in the golden syrup and mix in with a spoon.

    Step 4: Bring the dough together with your hands until you get a ball of dough. If your mixture is too dry add another tablespoon of golden syrup and work it in.

    Ginger cookies dough.

    Step 5: Roll walnut-sized balls of cookie dough and place, well-spaced, on a lined baking sheet

    Step 6: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove to a wire rack to continue cooling.

    Baked ginger cookies on a baking sheet.

    💭 Top tips

    • Make sure your butter is fridge cold before starting the recipe. The ginger cookies are made using the rubbing in method, which required cold diced butter. This will ensure a crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle cookie.
    • Use a measuring spoon to measure out the golden syrup. You need it to be accurate for this recipe, otherwise, the dough may become too dry or too sticky.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the ginger cookies with a cup of tea or glass of cold milk.

    They also make delicious ice cream sandwiches with my honeycomb ice cream.

    📖 Variations

    • Make them even more gingery by adding chopped stem ginger to the dough. 1 heaped teaspoon will be about right.
    • Add the zest of 1 lemon or clementine for a fruity hit.
    • For a richer flavour and darker colour, use light brown sugar instead of caster sugar.
    • Make a sweet white chocolate drizzle icing for the top. Ginger and chocolate go really well together.
    Ginger biscuits stacked on on a cooling rack.

    🥡 Storage

    • To Store. The cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    • To Freeze. Place the cooled cookies into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before serving.

    ❓ FAQs

    Are ginger biscuits good for your stomach?

    Ginger has been found to reduce nausea and vomiting. These cookies are great for easing morning sickness in early pregnancy!

    Are ginger cookies the same as gingerbread?

    Ginger cookies and biscuits should not be mistaken for gingerbread. Gingerbread is generally thicker, softer, and more bread-like in texture.

    😋 More cookie recipes to try!

    • Oatmeal Cinnamon Cookies
    • Smarties Cookies
    • Golden Syrup Cookies
    • Empire Biscuits
    • Chocolate Mini Egg Cookies
    • Banana Cookies
    • Sprinkle Cookies
    • Christmas Star Biscuits

    More baking recipes from the blog!

    • Easy Chocolate Nutella Muffins Recipe
    • Easy Smarties Cookies Recipe
    • Easy Mint Aero Brownies Recipe
    • Easy Frangipane Mince Pies Recipe

    Tried this recipe? Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating in the comments!

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    Easy Ginger Cookies

    These easy ginger cookies are crisp on the outside and delightfully chewy in the middle. Much like traditional Cornish Fairings, these moreish ginger biscuits are super quick to make, incredibly tasty, and are guaranteed to leave your guests wanting just one more!
    Course Cookie
    Cuisine British
    Keyword cornish fairings, ginger biscuits, ginger cookies
    Prep Time 8 minutes
    Cook Time 12 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 20
    Calories 122kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Baking Sheets
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 225 g Plain Flour
    • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 2 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
    • 3 teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • 2 teaspoon Mixed Spice
    • 120 g Butter fridge cold and diced
    • 120 g Caster Sugar
    • 6 tablespoon Golden Syrup

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ Gas 4) and line 2 large baking trays with non stick baking paper.
    • Place the four, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, dried ginger, and mixed spice into a large mixing bowl. Rub in the cold diced butter by hand until you get a fine breadcrumb-like consistency.
    •  Stir in the caster sugar with a metal spoon.
    • Pour in the golden syrup and mix in with a spoon.
    • Bring the dough together with your hands until you get a ball of dough. If your mixture is too dry add another tablespoon of golden syrup and work it in.
    • Roll walnut-sized balls of cookie dough and place, well-spaced, on a lined baking sheet
    • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove to a wire rack to continue cooling.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Make sure your butter is fridge cold before starting the recipe. The ginger cookies are made using the rubbing in method, which required cold diced butter. This will ensure a crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle cookie.
    • Use a measuring spoon to measure out the golden syrup. You need it to be accurate for this recipe, otherwise the dough may become too dry or too sticky.
     
    Variations:
    • Make them even more gingery by adding chopped stem ginger to the dough. 1 heaped teaspoon will be about right.
    • Add the zest of 1 lemon or clementine for a fruity hit.
    • For a richer flavour and darker colour, use light brown sugar instead of caster sugar.
    • Make a sweet white chocolate drizzle icing for the top. Ginger and chocolate go really well together.
     
    Storage:
    • To Store. The cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    • To Freeze. Place the cooled cookies into a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before serving.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Ginger Cookies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    122
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    152
    mg
    7
    %
    Potassium
     
    22
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    22
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    11
    g
    12
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    34
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jess

      October 28, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      These are a holiday classic that we make every year! They are the perfect chewy cookie!

      Reply
    2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      October 28, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combination of crispy and chewy and these are perfect! Will be making these again.

      Reply
    3. Kay

      October 28, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      My son loves a ginger biscuit, I can't wait to make these with him!

      Reply
    4. AISilva

      October 28, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      These easy ginger cookies were so simple and quick to make. I love that I could have these done in just 20 minutes. Thanks for this recipe, my kids loved them!

      Reply
    5. Tavo

      October 28, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love ginger cookies! These look super easy to make! I will give them a try! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply

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