Dulces y Endulzantes

Ginger cookies

Ginger cookies
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Ingredient Information

Name

Ginger cookies

Category

Dulces y Endulzantes

Popularity

39 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Ginger cookies are delicious spiced cookies made with flour, sugar, butter, and a characteristic blend of spices that primarily includes ginger, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. These cookies are distinguished by their sweet and slightly spicy flavor, in addition to their crunchy and aromatic texture.

The origin of ginger cookies dates back to Europe, especially to countries like Germany and England, where they became popular since the Middle Ages. Traditionally, they are associated with Christmas festivities and are an essential part of the typical pastries during this season.

Regarding their properties, ginger cookies provide energy due to their carbohydrate and sugar content, and the ginger gives them digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits, in addition to a very characteristic and appetizing flavor.

In the Hispanic-American culinary context, ginger cookies may be known simply as "ginger cookies" or in some countries also as "ginger biscuits" or "ginger snaps". However, there are not many widely used synonyms, as their name is directly associated with the main spice they contain.

Nutritional Properties

3.3g
fiber
16g
fat
450mg
sodium
28g
sugar
10mcg
folate
70mg
potassium
430
calories
68g
carbohydrates
0mcg
lycopene
5g
protein
0.1mg
vitamin c

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