Description
Warm, chewy, and aromatic, these Ginger Cookies with Garam Masala combine classic gingerbread flavors with a fragrant Indian spice blend for a uniquely comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour: provides structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda: helps the cookies rise and crack
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted: adds richness
- 1/2 cup white sugar: sweetens and helps the exterior crisp
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed: enhances moisture and caramel notes
- 1/3 cup molasses: gives chewiness and deep gingerbread flavor
- 1 large egg: binds ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: boosts aroma
- 1 teaspoon garam masala: adds warmth and complexity
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon: reinforces spice profile
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger: classic ginger flavor
- Extra white sugar for rolling: creates sparkle and crunch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, molasses, egg, vanilla, garam masala, cinnamon, and ginger until smooth.
- Add the flour and baking soda to the wet mixture and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to help control spread.
- Portion the dough into 12 equal balls and roll each one in white sugar.
- Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving room for spreading, and bake for 9 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Chill the dough fully to maintain cookie shape.
- Slight underbaking leads to a softer, chewier texture.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft for up to a week.
- Freeze dough balls for quick future batches.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ginger Cookie with Garam Masala, spiced cookies, holiday cookies, garam masala desserts, chewy ginger cookies