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    Gluten Free Ginger Cookies

    Nov 21, 2020 · 2 Comments

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    a box full of gluten free ginger cookies

    This easy recipe for gluten free ginger cookies make soft, chewy cookies. These cookies are the best if you like ginger and molasses. The crystalized ginger really gives these cookies a gingerbread flavor.

    These cookies were a hit even with my Dad who says he doesn't like molasses. The chewy texture, chunks of crystalized ginger and the coarse sugar coating make these gluten free ginger cookies pretty hard to resist!

    For this recipe I used The Ginger People's Organic Crystalized Ginger. It comes in hearty chunks that I chopped into smaller pieces for this recipe. Their ginger has really great flavor and is always really fresh.

    a box full of gluten free ginger cookies with me holding one in my hand

    Do gluten free ginger cookies take longer to bake?

    Yes, gluten free ginger cookies do tend to take longer to bake than cookies made with a gluten flour. The outside of the cookie will be browned, but they may not be cooked through in the center.

    If you are having this issue you can lower the oven temperature and bake the cookies a bit longer. I also only bake one baking sheet at a time of gluten free cookies. They need to be evenly heated to cook correctly.

    Gluten Free Ginger Cookies Supplies

    Why are my gluten free cookies gritty?

    The gluten free flour you use is really important for the texture of your cookies. If you use a coarse ground gluten free flour your cookies will have a gritty texture. It's important that you choose a flour that is specifically for baking.

    I like Namaste Gluten Free Flour, Bob's Redmill 1-to-1 Baking Flour and King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour. My baked goods have turned out well using any of these flours.

    Gluten Free Ginger Cookies Ingredients

    • Unsalted Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Molasses
    • Gluten Free Flour
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Ground Ginger
    • Ground Cloves
    • Sea Salt
    • Baking Soda
    • Crystalized Ginger
    • Demenara Sugar

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    Gluten Free Ginger Cookies


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    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 31 cookies 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy recipe for gluten free ginger cookies make soft, chewy cookies. These cookies are the best if you like ginger and molasses. The crystalized ginger really gives these cookies a gingerbread flavor.


    Ingredients

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    ½ cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
    1 cup Brown Sugar
    2 large Eggs
    2 Tbsp. Molasses
    2 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour
    1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
    ½ tsp. Ground Ginger
    ½ tsp. Ground Cloves
    ½ tsp. Sea Salt
    1 ½ tsp. Baking Soda
    ½ cup Crystalized Ginger, coarsely chopped
    ½ cup Demenara Sugar


    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

    In the bowl of your stand mixer beat together the butter and brown sugar until they are light and fluffy. Then add the eggs and molasses. Beat until blended together.

    In a separate bowl whisk together the gluten free flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Beat just until they are combined.

    Add the chopped crystalized ginger and beat to combine into the dough.

    The dough will be thick. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon scoop the dough and then roll in the demerara sugar. Place on the baking sheet and smash slightly with the palm of your hand.

    Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. The cookies will be cracked on top, slightly firm to the touch and golden brown when done.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Cookies
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

    Keywords: gluten free, baking, cookies, baked, treat, ginger, molasses, gingerbread, soft, chewy

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    1. Jacqueline says

      February 17, 2023 at 2:51 pm

      I was so disappointed! I did everything according to the recipe, even using one of the recommended flours. They turned out cakey, dry and tasted chalky. I wish I could find a good GF recipe...

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      • smallfarmbiglife says

        February 20, 2023 at 2:23 pm

        I'm really sorry this recipe didn't work for you Jacqueline. These are my brothers favorite cookies and I've made this recipe many, many times for him. These cookies should be really chewy and moist with the nice crunchy sugar coating on the outside. If you didn't substitute any ingredients I'm not sure why your cookies turned out dry. ~Elaine

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