White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies are a wonderful holiday treat that combines the warm flavors of ginger with the sweetness of white chocolate. Here's a recipe to make these delicious cookies:
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set.
8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
10. Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the dipped cookies back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
11. If desired, sprinkle festive sprinkles over the white chocolate while it's still wet.
12. Let the white chocolate set completely before serving or storing the cookies.
These White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies are a delightful addition to any holiday baking repertoire. The combination of the spicy ginger cookies with the sweet and creamy white chocolate creates a perfect balance of flavors. Enjoy!
