Best 7 Ginger Brandy Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with our exquisite Ginger Brandy Cookies, where the warmth of ginger meets the sophistication of brandy, resulting in a symphony of taste. These delectable treats are not just any cookies; they are culinary masterpieces that tantalize your palate with every bite. Embark on a journey through three irresistible variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic recipe.

1. **Classic Ginger Brandy Cookies:** Experience the timeless charm of traditional Ginger Brandy Cookies, where the perfect balance of spices, molasses, and brandy creates a symphony of flavors. These cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and adorned with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, making them the epitome of comfort and nostalgia.

2. **Chocolate Ginger Brandy Cookies:** Elevate your taste buds with Chocolate Ginger Brandy Cookies, a delectable fusion of two beloved flavors. The addition of rich cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate chips transforms these cookies into a decadent delight, where the bitterness of chocolate harmonizes perfectly with the warmth of ginger and brandy.

3. **Ginger Brandy Snickerdoodles:** Delight in the unexpected with Ginger Brandy Snickerdoodles, a playful twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie. These cookies boast a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, coated in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before baking, resulting in a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

No matter which variation you choose, these Ginger Brandy Cookies promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of ginger, brandy, and holiday cheer.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY GINGER COOKIES



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These ginger cookies have just the right blend of spices and a wonderful buttery texture.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, adapted from

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
Scant ¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
1 large egg
⅓ cup molasses, such as Grandma's Original

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat ½ cup of the granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the egg and beat for about 20 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl; add the molasses, mix well and scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
  • Add the dry ingredients, then mix on low speed until just incorporated. Do not over mix. The dough will be very soft; refrigerate it for about one hour, or until firm enough to roll.
  • Set rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the remaining ½ cupgranulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the sugar to coat. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart (they will spread), then flatten slightly with your fingers. Bake for 10-14 minutes, until set and golden on the outside and slightly soft on the inside. (As they bake, they will puff up and then flatten. Do not remove them from the oven until they are flat.) Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate the dough between batches. The cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The Cookie Dough can be Frozen for up to 3 Months: Scoop the dough into balls, let set on a baking sheet in the freezer, then place in a sealable bag and press out as much air as possible. Bake as needed directly from the freezer. (Allow 1 to 2 minutes longer in the oven.) To Freeze After Baking: Let the cookies cool completely and store in an airtight container separating layers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Before serving, remove the cookies from the container and let them come to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 119, Fat 5 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 75 mg, Cholesterol 19 mg

ULTIMATE GINGER COOKIE



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Bake Ina Garten's Ultimate Ginger Cookie recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a spiced treat intensified with molasses and crystallized ginger.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 35m

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
1 extra-large egg, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups chopped crystallized ginger (6 ounces)
Granulated sugar, for rolling the cookies

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt and then combine the mixture with your hands. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the brown sugar, oil, and molasses on medium speed for 5 minutes. Turn the mixer to low speed, add the egg, and beat for 1 minute. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat for 1 more minute. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the crystallized ginger and mix until combined.
  • Scoop the dough with 2 spoons or a small ice cream scoop. With your hands, roll each cookie into a 1 3/4-inch ball and then flatten them lightly with your fingers. Press both sides of each cookie in granulated sugar and place them on the sheet pans. Bake for exactly 13 minutes. The cookies will be crackled on the top and soft inside. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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These traditional cookies came to The Times by way of Jennifer Steinhauer in an article about her grandmother's beloved Christmas cookie recipes. Isabelle Steinhauer would bake between "15 and 20 varieties each season: cream cheese wreaths shot from a cookie press; papery wafers carefully dipped in colored sugar; elaborate cutout cookies of nursery rhyme characters, their eyes fashioned from metallic dragées that the F.D.A. has written off as inedible; all manner of confections with nuts." There's nothing fancy about these gingerbread cookies, but they are tender, gently spiced (feel free to add more to taste) and completely wonderful with a glass of cold milk. If you don't like using shortening, some readers have had good luck using half solid coconut oil and half softened butter instead.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     brunch, easy, lunch, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup light molasses
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, more for rolling dough
Royal icing and cinnamon candies, for decorating, optional.

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, molasses and shortening. Place over medium-low heat and stir just until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and mix in baking soda and 1/4 cup cold water. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Add egg, salt, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; stir to mix well. Add 4 cups flour and mix well, adding up to 1/2 cup more if dough seems sticky. Shape into a ball, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness, and cut into gingerbread boy shapes with a 5-inch-long cookie cutter. Arrange on baking sheets 1 1/2 inches apart, and bake until risen and no longer shiny, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow cookies to cool. If desired, decorate with royal icing and cinnamon candies. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 149, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 132 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite.

Provided by AMY1028

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

GRANDMA'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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This melt-in-your-mouth ginger cookie recipe that I received from my grandmother has been enjoyed in my family since 1899.

Provided by Marie Ayers

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingersnap Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup dark molasses
⅓ cup cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir the mixture to blend evenly, and sift a second time into another bowl.
  • Place the shortening into a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually beat in the white sugar. Beat in the egg, and dark molasses. Sift 1/3 of the flour mixture into the shortening mixture; stir to thoroughly blend. Sift in the remaining flour mixture, and mix together until a soft dough forms. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll into 1 inch diameter balls between your hands. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 126.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

GINGERY BROWNIE CRINKLE COOKIES



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These chocolate cookies are irresistible warm from the oven, when the chips or chunks inside are still luxuriously liquidy. They then cool to a fudgy, brownielike texture with a chewy edge - if any manage to stay around that long. Both fresh and candied ginger lend sophistication, but feel free to leave them out if you want a pure chocolate experience. These cookies are also ideal for late-night cravings: You can be eating them 30 minutes after you start measuring the cocoa powder.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup/45 grams all-purpose flour
1/3 cup/30 grams Dutch-processed cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces/225 grams bittersweet chocolate (70 percent), broken or chopped into pieces
1/4 cup/55 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1/4 cup/55 grams light brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces/115 grams bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (about 2/3 cup)
8 to 10 pieces candied ginger slices (about 2 1/2 ounces/70 grams), thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Combine the 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate and the butter in a small heatproof bowl that fits on top of a small saucepan without falling in. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in the saucepan over high, reduce to a simmer, then set the bowl on top. Stir occasionally until completely melted. Remove bowl from saucepan to cool slightly.
  • Combine eggs, granulated sugar and light brown sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Beat on medium speed to combine, scraping down the sides once. Increase speed to high and beat until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed. Add the ginger and vanilla. Beat to combine.
  • Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat on medium speed to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Remove bowl from mixer, scrape sides and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. Add the 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips and fold to combine.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to scoop dough (which will be pretty runny) into generous 1-tablespoon portions. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, setting each scoop 3 inches apart. Top each cookie with a good pinch of candied ginger. Bake until surface is crinkled and edges are firm, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating sheets from front to back and top to bottom halfway through.
  • Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, and transfer them to a wire rack to cool further. Scoop any remaining dough onto one of the baking sheets - it's O.K. to reuse the parchment - and repeat. Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps. -Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
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
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until puffy and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger for the best flavor.
  • Grate the ginger finely so that it distributes evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These ginger brandy cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holidays. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their warm and spicy flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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