I LOVE homemade cookies, especially around the holiday season when people are in a baking frenzy. I wish I knew how to bake. I am a good cook, but I am not a good baker for some reason. Cookies, cakes and cupcakes never seem to work out right for me.
I have dozens of cookie recipes I would love to try and make someday. I think part of my problem is the lack of counter space that we have. My work space is literally the size of a placemat (that is no exaggeration either). With cookies you often need more room to roll out dough and/or to set up your equipment and supplies.
I have a new recipe that I have added to my “must try” recipe collection – White Chocolate Ginger Cookies.
This recipe comes courtesy of Terra’s Kitchen (shared with permission).
WHITE CHOCOLATE GINGER COOKIES
(chewy cookies with a ginger kick)
makes 2 dozen big/over indulged cookies
makes 4 dozen smaller/less decadent cookies
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste, can substitute vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (we suggest using a microplane)
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, salt and baking soda. - In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer cream together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined. Add in the vanilla paste and ginger, mixing until just combined. Gradually add in the flour mixture 1 cup at a time. Add the white chocolate chips.
- Drop by the heaping tablespoon full onto the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly golden (12-15 minutes), cookies will appear still slightly soft in the middle, but will set up firmly as they cool. (Note: For smaller less decadent cookies use a teaspoon measure and bake for 8-10 minutes). Using a spatula, remove cookies from the parchment to cool. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
If you make this recipe please let me know. I would love to know how delicious they taste.
Homemade cookies also make great holiday gifts. Feel free to send some my way. LOL!
Kimberly
*I was not compensated for this post. I shared this (with permission) for the enjoyment of my site readers.
Marti Tabora says
I really like this recipe, but I will definitely substitute vanilla extract for the vanilla paste. I have never even seen vanilla paste in stores. Thanks for sharing the recipe.