Gingerbread cookies are a baked good associated with warmth, comfort, and the winter holidays. They have an unrivaled taste and a magical aroma. But not everyone knows that this spicy treat can be made with not only ground ginger but also fresh ginger. This ingredient adds a sophisticated piquant note to baked goods, making them even more flavorful.

In this article, I'll share tried-and-true recipes for cookies with fresh ginger, as well as some cooking tips. These treats will be a perfect addition to family tea parties, a wonderful gift for loved ones, and a beautiful addition to any holiday table.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Gingerbread cookies with fresh ginger

This is a wonderful and very simple recipe for cookies with fresh ginger. To make this dessert, you'll need the simplest, most readily available ingredients. These ginger cookies are incredibly delicious, crispy, and aromatic. They pair perfectly with various teas, coffee drinks, uzvar, and mulled wine.
Nutritional value per serving
408 kcal
  • Proteins: 5.9 g
  • Fats: 16.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58.6 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Flour
    500 G
  • Butter
    200 G
  • Sugar
    200 G
  • Soda
    1 tsp
  • Honey
    4 tbsp
  • Egg C1
    2 pcs
  • Cinnamon
    2 tsp
  • Ginger
    2 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Let the butter soften at room temperature.

Step 2

Mix sifted flour, baking soda, cinnamon and grated ginger in a deep bowl.

Step 3

Place soft butter in a separate bowl and add sugar.

Step 4

Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.

Step 5

Once everything is well mixed, stop the blender.

Step 6

Add eggs one by one to the resulting mixture.

Step 7

Add honey and mix everything until smooth.

Step 8

Add the dry ingredient mixture in small portions.

Step 9

Knead a soft dough.

Step 10

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. The longer the dough sits in the refrigerator, the more elastic it will be.

Step 11

Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3-4 mm and cut out different figures from it.

Step 12

Bake the cookies at 180 degrees for approximately 5-7 minutes.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

Step 14
Gingerbread cookies with fresh ginger - photo

The gingerbread cookies are ready and now you can enjoy their magical taste.

Recipe Tips

To ensure your fresh ginger cookies are always delicious and tender, follow a few tips. I'd be happy to share them with you.

Choosing Ginger

To ensure flawless baking, it's essential to choose the key ingredient correctly: ginger root. It should be light, juicy, firm, and free of any imperfections.

Preparing the spice

Ginger root should be carefully peeled and finely grated before adding to the dough. This way, the spice will infuse the baked goods with its maximum flavor and aroma.

Balance of spices

Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and other spices are added to gingerbread cookies, which pair beautifully. However, fresh ginger is quite a strong spice. Therefore, avoid adding too many other spices to avoid ruining the flavor of the baked goods.

Mix thoroughly

Add all ingredients to the dough one at a time. Stir thoroughly each time to ensure a smooth, even mixture.

Proper baking

Always adhere to the baking temperature and time specified in the recipe. But remember to monitor the baking process. Overcooking the cookies will result in them burning, becoming too dry, or becoming too hard.

A similar video recipe: Cookies with Grated Ginger by Yulia Vysotskaya

I present to you a video recipe for cookies with grated ginger from Yulia Vysotskaya. This treat is delicious, tender, and crumbly. Fresh ginger adds a subtle tang and a luxurious aroma to the baked goods.

The video's creator demonstrates the entire cookie-making process: from preparing the spices for the dough to decorating and baking the cookies. The chef also shares her ideas for decorating the dessert. After watching this video, you'll easily be able to make delicious gingerbread cookies at home.