• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipe Index
  • Fall
  • Work With Me
  • About
  • Subscribe

Our Love Language is Food

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • Fall
  • Work With Me
  • About
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Fall
  • Work With Me
  • About
  • Subscribe
×
Home > Recipes > Desserts

Published: Dec 5, 2021 · Modified: Sep 6, 2023 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

Chewy Triple Ginger Cookies

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This chewy triple ginger cookies recipe creates sweet, spicy, and chewy cookies that are perfect for the holiday season! If you like a spice cookie that packs a punch, these are the classic ginger cookies you’ve been looking for!

stack of triple ginger molasses cookies on a wooden board with parchment paper. a plate of additional cookies sit next to the board as well as pieces of crystallized ginger and more cookies.

These are THE BEST ginger cookies! This soft ginger cookie recipe is one of my family’s favorite cookie recipes that my mom has been making these for years. Thanks to the use of three types of ginger, these delicious cookies have intense ginger flavor that has you coming back for more. 

If you or someone you love is a fan of spice cookies, you need to give this triple ginger cookie recipe a try. And don’t forget to check out all of my cookie recipes for your holiday baking needs!

Jump to:
  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients Needed
  • Recipe Variations and Substitutions
  • Step-By-Step Instructions
  • Making a Cookie Tray?
  • Expert Tips
  • Storage
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Love This Recipe? You May Also Enjoy
  • 📖 Chewy Triple Ginger Cookies
  • More Cookie Recipes To Try

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfectly chewy ginger cookies. ​The texture of these cookies is chewy and lovely. 

Bold and spicy flavors. These molasses cookies are bursting with a wonderful amount of ginger spice, that is bold, spicy, and fun.

Easy to make.​ This is an easy cookie recipe to prepare, making it a great option for all levels of bakers.

Ingredients Needed

ingredients needed to make triple ginger cookies.

Three kinds of ginger! A combination of ground, crystallized, and dried ginger gives these soft, chewy cookies their intense flavor.

Dark molasses. Molasses is a key ingredient in many ginger / gingerbread cookies. It has a warm, sweet, and somewhat smoky flavor. For a more robust molasses flavor, we’ve used dark molasses. For a milder flavor, you can use a light molasses if preferred.

Turbinado sugar for rolling. Turbinado sugar is made from sugar cane (like regular granulated sugar), but it is less processed. This results in grains that are coarser and darker, adding nice texture to the outside of your cookies. Turbinado sugar also has a very slight molasses flavor, making it an excellent choice for this recipe!

INGREDIENT TIP: Using room temperature eggs is often suggested for baking because the eggs will incorporate into the butter easier. This results in a smooth, uniform batter. If you’re setting your eggs out on the counter to bring them up to room temperature, the standard rule of thumb is to set them out for at least 30 minutes prior to using them.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

  • Use fresh ginger instead of dried ginger. If you can’t find dried ginger, or prefer to use fresh, you can replace the 2 Tablespoons of dried ginger + 2 Tablespoons of water in the recipe card with 2 Tablespoons of fresh ginger root that is finely chopped.
  • Make into slice and bake cookies. Roll dough into a 1-½″ thick log prior to chilling. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate. When ready to bake, slice into small discs, roll the edges in sugar (and sprinkled additional on top if desired), and bake as directed.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Place the dried, minced ginger and water into a small bowl and set aside.

process shot of making triple ginger cookies, showing ingredients being mixed together.

Step 2: In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment), add the softened butter and brown sugar.

process shot of making triple ginger cookies, showing ingredients being mixed together.

Step 3: Cream the butter and brown sugar together until well combined (if using a stand mixer, beat on low speed until the ingredients are mostly incorporated then increase to medium-high speed until fluffy). The mixture should look fluffy. It may be a little grainy because of the sugar.

process shot of making triple ginger cookies, showing ingredients being mixed together.

Step 4: Add in remaining wet ingredients (the molasses and eggs) and mix until combined.

process shot of making triple ginger cookies, showing ingredients being mixed together.

Step 5: Slowly add the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger) into the bowl and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.

process shot of making triple ginger cookies, showing ingredients being mixed together.

Step 6: Add in the re-hydrated ginger and crystallized ginger.

ginger molasses cookie dough in the basin of a stand mixer.

Step 7: Gently mix until well distributed throughout the dough. Cover the bowl with plastic-wrap and place into the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).

Step 8: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Optionally line baking sheets with parchment paper if preferred for ease of cleaning.

a hand about to dip and roll a dough ball in a bowl of turbinado sugar.

Step 9: Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough, roll into balls, and roll turbinado sugar to fully coat each dough ball.

a hand picking freshly rolled dough ball out of a bowl of turbinado sugar sitting on a baking tray. the tray is mostly full with dough balls ready to be baked.

Step 10: Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden-brown.

Step 11: Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making a Cookie Tray?

COOKIE TRAY TIP: Because ginger is such a strong flavor, putting these triple ginger cookies onto a larger cookie tray may cause everything to taste gingery. This is also applicable with mint or peanut butter treats (like these Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies, Chocolate Mint Squares, and Peanut Butter Blossoms) BUT this is easy to avoid! Pack your triple ginger cookies on a separate plate (at least for transport to your event), and this will prevent this from happening!

stack of triple ginger molasses cookies on a wooden board with parchment paper. a plate of additional cookies sit next to the board as well as pieces of crystallized ginger and more cookies.

Expert Tips

Midwest chilling tip: embrace and use the cold winter weather! If you live in a place that is cold when you make this soft ginger cookie recipe, you can chill your dough outside! Find a flat surface, ensure your dough is covered well, and let mother nature chill your dough for you.

Use a cookie scoop to get all of your cookies to be the same size. While not a necessity, a cookie scoop is a super helpful tool that I use a lot in my kitchen. This small cookie scoop is the perfect size for this triple ginger cookies recipe. For larger cookie lovers, a medium cookie scoop or large cookie scoop may be preferred. If you can’t decide which size to get, they do have a variety pack of cookie scoops so you can try them all!

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also freeze these cookies in a gallon-sized zip-top bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.

Recipe FAQs

Are crystallized ginger and candied ginger the same?

There is some debate on this, but generally the terms candied ginger and crystallized ginger are used interchangeably.

Candied ginger MAY be stored in a syrup (but not always), whereas crystallized ginger always refers to the dried and sugar coated ginger.

For this recipe, we do not want to use a ginger stored in a syrup. This will add too much moisture to your cookies, altering the final product.

What type of molasses for ginger cookies?

Molasses is a key ingredient in many ginger / gingerbread cookies. It has a warm, sweet, and somewhat smoky flavor. Most ginger cookie recipes will call for a dark molasses. This is because dark molasses has a more robust flavor, great for baking. For a milder flavor, use a light molasses.

Love This Recipe? You May Also Enjoy

  • stack of white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies on a metal grater. the featured cookie has a bite taken out of it, and walnuts, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, and craisins scattered around.
    White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
  • Top down view of peanut butter blossoms cooling on a wire cooling rack, with a few additional chocolates nearby
    Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
  • a stack of snickerdoodles, with the top cooking having a bite taken out of it.
    Snickerdoodles Without Cream of Tartar
  • Chocolate peppermint kiss cookies sitting on a sheet of parchment paper on a dark wooden board. A spool of red and white twine sits nearby, as well as more cookies and candy cane kisses.
    Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

Did you make this recipe? Tag @ourlovelanguageisfood on Instagram & Facebook. Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating & comment below too! Be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get free recipes sent directly to your inbox!

stack of triple ginger molasses cookies on a wooden board with parchment paper. a plate of additional cookies sit in the background.

📖 Chewy Triple Ginger Cookies

Meredith
This triple ginger cookies recipe uses three types of ginger to create soft, chewy, and spicy ginger cookies. These are a must try for those who love spice cookies!
5 from 7 votes
Prevent your screen from going dark
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Inactive Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 Cookies
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon dried minced ginger*
  • 2 tablespoon water*
  • 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter, softened
  • 1 C brown sugar
  • ½ C dark molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ C chopped crystallized ginger*
  • 3 C all-purpose flour
  • ½ C turbinado sugar for rolling*

Instructions
 

  • Place the dried, minced ginger and water into a small bowl and set aside to rehydrate.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
  • Beat in the molasses and eggs until combined.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger) into the bowl and mix until combined.
  • Gently stir in the re-hydrated ginger and crystallized ginger until well distributed.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic-wrap and place into the refrigerator to chill.
  • Chill the triple ginger cookie dough for at least 30 minutes.*
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough into your hand and roll into balls. Then roll the balls in turbinado sugar to fully coat each dough ball.
  • Place balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden-brown.
  • Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!
  • Store cooled cookies in an air-tight container.

Notes

*If you do not have or cannot find dried, minced ginger you can replace the 2 tablespoon of this item + 2 tablespoon of water used to rehydrate it with 2 tablespoon of fresh, finely chopped, ginger root.
*You can use sweet ginger bits in place of the crystallized ginger in this recipe if desired.
*You can use granulated sugar in lieu of turbinado sugar for rolling if desired.
*The dough can also be chilled overnight if that is best for your schedule.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

More Cookie Recipes To Try

  • white plate full of red and white chocolate cherry crinkle cookies set on a red and white checkered linen.
    Chocolate Cherry Crinkle Cookies Recipe
  • stack of chocolate chocolate chip cookies on a metal grater with additional cookies surrounding it. cookie ingredients are scattered around the scene.
    Death by Chocolate Cookies
  • wooden serving board covered with freshly baked chocolate chunk cookies. Additional cookies and chocolate chunks are all around the board.
    Chocolate Chunk Cookies
  • Cut chocolate mint bars sitting in a layer on a dark wooden board. Christmas ornaments, a green plant in a silver container, and bottle of creme de menthe surround the bars.
    Aunt Martha’s Chocolate Mint Bars

More Desserts

  • a hand dipping a graham cracker into a serving bowl filled high with pumpkin dip sitting on top of a serving board filled with gingersnaps and graham crackers. the treat is surrounded by an orange linen, pumpkins, and fall leaves.
    Easy Pumpkin Pie Dip
  • a oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bar sits on top of a piece of parchment paper with rolled oats and chocolate chips scattered around it. additional cookie bars sit throughout the scene.
    Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
  • a stack of fruity pebbles cereal bars on a piece of parchment paper. fruity pebbles, mini marshmallows, and additional fruity pebbles bars. a box of fruity pebbles and a white linen sit in the background.
    Fruity Pebbles Treats
  • a white plate + a white cake stand filled with coconut macaroon nests. Additional easter coconut macaroons, and small bowls of nutella and m&m eggs. pink tulips and a blue and white checkered linen are also in the scene.
    Coconut Macaroon Nests

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    How many stars would you give this recipe?




  1. David says

    November 28, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    Easily the best of ginger cookies I’ve ever had. Very chewy, and the crystallized ginger in their mix for snaps of spicy sweetness.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      November 28, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      So happy to hear you love these too! Thanks for making my recipe.

      Reply
  2. CB says

    November 08, 2022 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    These are a holiday staple! Easy to make and always a holiday hit!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      November 08, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      So glad you love them too CB! These are definitely a holiday staple in our house too!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Meredith Headshot

Hi, I'm Meredith!

I am a Midwest-based foodie and mom working full time by day and sharing my passion for all things food by night. Follow along for great recipes to share with your family and friends. I've got you covered for breakfast, dinner, snack-time, parties, desserts, drinks, and more!

Learn More

Fall Favorites

  • a bowl of white chicken chili with a hand taking a spoonful of chili to eat.
    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Bacon
  • Side-view of three baked maple donuts with maple glaze stacked on one another on a white plate.
    Baked Maple Donuts with Maple Glaze
  • close up shot of two wine glasses filled with fall red wine sangria and garnished with a cinnamon stick. the pitcher of sangria is in the background, with apples and a white linen.
    Fall Red Wine Sangria
  • plates of applesauce waffles topped with whipped cream and warm cinnamon apples.
    Best Ever Applesauce Waffles (Whole Wheat Waffles)

Popular Recipes

  • Close-up shot of two Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet cocktails in rocks glasses with a skewer of an orange slice and a maraschino cherry on top of each glass, on top of a black stone platter.
    Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet (Wisconsin Old Fashioned)
  • Highball glass filled with this mojito mocktail recipe. The glass has a sprig of mint for garnish and a straw, and is sitting on a cutting board covered in additional mint and lime wedges.
    Mojito Mocktail
  • maple syrup being poured onto a slice of brioche french toast casserole sitting on a beautiful serving plate with sliced strawberries. the serving dish of the french toast bake sits in the back, with a bowl of berries, glasses of juice, and a vase of flowers around the scene.
    Brioche French Toast Casserole
  • a big stack of fluffy oat milk pancakes topped with berries and maple syrup. the pancakes sit on a plate on a wood board with a bowl of berries in the foreground and a carafe of maple syrup and another plate of dairy free pancakes in the background.
    Oat Milk Pancakes (Dairy Free Pancakes Recipe)

Let's Be Social!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Work With Me
  • About Me

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2023 Brunch Pro on the Feast Plugin