Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Chewy Ginger Cookies with Raisins 3.5 (14) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 2 dozen Using both fresh and dried ginger ensures that these cookies have a snappy flavor. For even more spicy-sweet goodness, use up to 1/3 cup fresh ginger. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon fine salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 large egg ⅓ cup unsulfured molasses ¾ cup raisins Sanding sugar, for rolling Directions Whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy, 3 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. Beat in fresh ginger, egg, and molasses. Beat in flour mixture; fold in raisins. Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes. Preheat oven 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Roll balls in sanding sugar; place, 2 inches apart, on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until centers are just set, 16 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks; let cool completely. Cook's Notes Store in an airtight container, up to 1 week. Rate it Print