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Ginger sparkles

Ginger Sparkles

Warm up with these spicy ginger sparkles. Sure to impress with its soft, chewy centre, yet slight crisp on the outside. 

Course Snack
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword cookies, ginger
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 dozen
Calories 85 kcal
Author Taylor Harrison

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup margarine or butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar light
  • ¼ cup molasses fancy
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour all-purpose
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 1 tsp ginger ground

Instructions

  1. Mix in large bowl 3/4 cup margarine or butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar. Then add in the egg, molasses and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.

  2. In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Add to wet ingredients and mix until well incorporated. 

  3. Form into balls and roll into white sugar to evenly coat. Place on baking sheet and bake in 325° F oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

  4. Cool for about 5 minutes before removing onto wire racks to cool completely.  Enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

Unbaked cookie balls and baked cookies can be stored in freezer for up to 3 months. 

Add 1-2 minutes of bake time if baking from frozen.