Orange Ginger Cookies with Crystallized Ginger
Bright, buttery slice-and-bake cookies made with fresh orange zest and crystallized ginger; perfect for holiday gifting.*Quick Note Before You Dive In: This recipe card covers the basics, but if you want tips on prepping the dough ahead for holiday gifting, how this flavor fits into the full Basic Cookie Dough series, and how to keep the cookies tender after baking, scroll back up! Everything you need for foolproof results is in the post.
Ingredients
- 1 portion (370g) Basic Cookie Dough Recipe
- 3 ounces (85g) crystallized ginger finely diced
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 tablespoons white coarse sanding sugar
Equipment
Instructions
Make the Dough Log
- Break the dough into pieces and place it into a mixing bowl. Let it sit and soften slightly for easier mixing.
- Add ginger and orange zest. Work them evenly into the dough without overhandling it.
- Shape the dough into a smooth, even log measuring 7 inches long and 2 inches wide.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill until firm (about 3 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Unwrap and slice the log into ⅜-inch rounds.
- Roll the edges of the slices in the sanding sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake
- Bake at 350°F until the edges look set, and the centers are lightly golden, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve on a platter or store in a cool, dry place.
Notes:
Chill the dough for the full 3 hours. It will make for cleaner slicing and help the cookies keep their round shape while baking.
Finely dice the crystallized ginger: small pieces distribute more evenly through the dough and help keep the cookie moist.
Make-ahead friendly: The dough log can be made up to 3 days in advance or frozen for 3 months. Slice and bake straight from the fridge or let soften slightly if frozen.
Thickness: For the best texture, slice the dough to ⅜-inch thickness so the cookies bake evenly and stay tender.
Baking in grams: I provide both gram measurements and cup equivalents, but weighing ingredients is always the most accurate. Depending on whether you scoop, pack, or level flour, the amount can vary dramatically when using a measuring cup (leading to dry or inconsistent results). A small digital scale removes that guesswork and will give you better bakes every time.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and provided as an estimate. It is not intended as a substitute for professional dietary advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 26gCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 182IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg
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