Ginger Cookies for Lunchboxes

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Ginger Cookies for Lunchboxes.

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat three cookie sheets with cooking spray.

2. Step 2

   In a small, shallow bowl, place the white sugar for rolling the cookies.

3. Step 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, canola oil, dark molasses, and egg. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until well blended.

4. Step 4

   In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, freshly grated ginger, ground cloves, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).

5. Step 5

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the molasses-egg mixture, blending well until a thick dough forms. You can refrigerate the dough at this point if desired.

6. Step 6

   Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball lightly in the white sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

7. Step 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for exactly 9 minutes. The cookies will be soft but will become crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside as they cool.