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Garam Masala Gingerbread Cookies

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Author: Susan
Calories: 239kcal
Servings: 12 cookies
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Looking for a traditional holiday cookie with a unique spin? Try baking gingerbread cookies with a touch of garam masala for a special treat!

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • cup molasses
  • ¾ teaspoon garam masala
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ cup white sugar plus more to roll cookies in before baking

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° Farenheit
  • Combine egg, butter (melted), white sugar, brown sugar, molasses, vanilla extract, garam masala, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add baking soda and all-purpose flour, and stir until combined.
  • Place dough on a length of plastic wrap, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, and roll each one into a ball.
  • Roll each cookie in white sugar to coat it, then place on a baking sheet,
  • Bake for 9 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. If you are cooking two sheets at the same time, swap places so the bottom sheet moves to the top for the second half of the cooking time.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool complete before moving to a serving place or storage container.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg