Easy Chewy Ginger Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Ensure all ingredients are well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups of granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Incorporate the molasses and mix until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Pour the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into 2-inch balls and coat each ball thoroughly in the sugar. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Place the sugar-coated dough balls 2 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 14 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookies are light brown and puffed. (14 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (2 minutes)