Big Soft Ginger Cookies

Here’s a delicious recipe for Eggless Big Soft Ginger Cookies, perfect for those who love a spicy kick in their treats.

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (as an egg substitute)

For the Sugar Coating:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pans:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Molasses and Applesauce:
   • Mix in molasses and applesauce until well combined.
5. Combine with Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the dough comes together. The dough should be thick and sticky.
6. Shape and Sugar Coat:
   • Scoop out rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, and roll them into balls. Roll the balls in the extra 1/4 cup sugar to coat them completely. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies just begin to puff up and crack on the surface but are still soft to the touch. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
8. Cool:
   • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For a stronger flavor, you can increase the amount of ginger or add a pinch of ground black pepper.
• These cookies are great for making ahead as they stay soft and chewy for several days when stored in an airtight container.

Enjoy your Eggless Big Soft Ginger Cookies, perfect for a cozy evening or as a festive treat!