Chewy Ginger Cookies with Candied Orange
These cookies are chewy, flavorful, and have a perfect balance of spicy and sweet flavors. The addition of candied orange adds a subtle citrusy note that complements the warmth of the ginger perfectly.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp orange zest
For the oranges:
- ½ orange rind removed and cubed
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- To candy the oranges, stir together the orange rind, ¼ cup sugar, and 2 tbsp water ingredients together in a saucepan on medium heat. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the water is evaporated and the sugar has become a sticky substance coating the chunks.½ orange, ¼ cup sugar, 2 tbsp water
- Remove the oranges from the pan and place onto a plate lined with parchment paper. Let cool while you start on the cookie dough.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the 1 ⅓ cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp orange zest.1 ⅓ cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp orange zest
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the ½ cup butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar , and ½ cup brown sugar at medium speed for about 3 minutes. Add the 1 egg and 2 tbsp molasses and beat until fluffy, for about 5 minutes.½ cup butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar , 1 egg, 2 tbsp molasses
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms. Fold the orange chunks into the dough until they are evenly dispersed.
- Roll the dough into 12 even sized balls. Pour the 2 tbsp of granulated sugar into a bowl. Roll each ball of dough in the sugar to evenly coat before placing the 2 inches apart on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cookies are crackly and no longer appear doughy.
- Let the cookies cool on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.