One bite of these soft ginger cookies, and you’ll be instantly transported back to a simpler times. From our Found Recipes cookbook, the spices in these cookies were a popular combination used in baked goods of the 1900s. Their old-fashioned flavor, spread with creamy frosting for just the right amount of sweetness, tastes like a magical trip back to Grandma’s kitchen.
Both butter and shortening are used in this recipe to make the perfect texture—slightly crispy on the outside with a soft interior you can really sink your teeth into. The beautiful blend of ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon give these little gems a wonderfully balanced and unmatched spicy flavor. The cookies themselves aren’t overly sweet, but topped with the luscious, buttery, creamy frosting, they are truly special.
The warm spice combination makes these a terrific choice in the fall and winter. Whether you serve them with hot chocolate or hot spiced apple cider, you’ll feel like your inside a seasonal snow globe of yumminess. Or leave a few cookies out with a glass of milk for Santa, and there will be nothing left but a few crumbs, in the morning! But these sweet treats aren’t just for the colder months, tote them with you to potlucks, soccer games, or PTO meetings—they will be devoured.
For a little something extra, mix a little additional ground nutmeg and ginger and sprinkle it lightly over the frosted cookies.
Store cookies in a tightly covered container with cooking parchment or waxed paper between layers at room temperature.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1&½g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 15g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
