The cookies belong to the chewy-molasses-cookie family, but are full of surprises! Double Ginger Molasses Cookies are also studded with chocolate, rolled in sugar, and are ready to celebrate.
For the last few years I participated in a cookie swap to support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. The concept was easy: share cookies and brands like OXO will donate. In years past I made Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies and these Pistachio Pudding Cookies. This year went down a little differently, though.
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer was founded by two OXO employees who were inspired by their son’s battle with pediatric cancer [a disease which claims the lives of more children in the US than any other disease]. It’s an easy way for all kinds of people to get involved with the fundraising efforts of such an important cause. This year, the inspiration came from a new cookbook, Dorie’s Cookies, written by Dorie Greenspan.
Instead of me pulling a cookie recipe out of thin air, I got to test out one of the recipes from Dorie’s newest book (there are 200+ recipes, guys. The choice was NOT easy). I went the ginger molasses cookie route, because it’s been since I made these Chewy Ginger Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze that I shared anything even sort of similar.
They were so fun!
You make the dough ahead and chill (you know, kind of gingerbread-style. Then you use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Each portion gets rolled in sugar, and then you bake them in a muffin tin! The results are thick, chewy, and studded with chocolate plus spice. The thickness and texture actually reminds me of a brookie, except with all that ginger/molasses richness.
For every blogger that posted a recipe from Dorie’s book as a part of this campaign, OXO is donating $100 (up to their $100,00 commitment). The timing here is also relevant, because it’s Pediatric Awareness Month. In addition to the generous monetary donation that OXO puts forth in an effort to support their OXO family and help stamp out pediatric cancer, they also very generously donated the kitchen tools you see in this post (and those I used in the creation of this recipe). I used:
- Non-Stick Pro 12 Cup Muffin Pan
- Medium Cookie Scoop
- Medium Silicone Spatula
- Illuminating Digital Hand Mixer
It really makes me proud to be able to not only share with you products I love, but also products that come from a company committed to doing good work. A word on crystallized ginger: Crystallized, or candied, ginger is sliced fresh ginger that is cooked in syrup, dredged in sugar and dried. You can usually find it in the supermarket alongside other dried fruits or in the spice section. If the ginger isn’t moist and pliable, steam it before using: Put it in a strainer over a saucepan of simmering water, cover and let warm and soften for about 5 minutes; pat dry, chop and use. If you can’t find crystallized ginger, you can omit it or mix 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger with 2 teaspoons sugar and let stand for about 10 minutes, until the ginger is syrupy. or 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger mixed with 2 teaspoons sugar (see note) Sugar, for rolling As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Double Ginger Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Storing
You can refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days. You can also scoop out the dough, shape into balls and freeze the balls on baking sheets; when they’re firm, pack them airtight and keep frozen for up to 2 months. Remove the dough from the freezer and let the balls sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, then roll in sugar and bake. The baked cookies can be kept in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They’ll get a little drier and a little less chewy, but that will make them even better for dunking.
Recipe from Dorie’s Cookies by Dorie GreenspanRecommended Products
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 140Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
Peggy campbell
Friday 23rd of September 2016
Love the causes you support. These look fantastic!
Heather Tullos
Friday 23rd of September 2016
Aw thank you! I feel very fortunate to be a part of so many amazing and generous organizations!