Delicious triple ginger and apricot cookies with fresh ginger root, ground ginger and crystallized ginger with chewy apricot make this cookies make wonderful experience each bite with hint of black pepper in the background. Great cookie for ginger lover.
Last week on December 5th, 2018 I lost my dad. It has been a week now. He passed away after having a fall and broke his hip bone. I visited him last July, he is gradually deteriorating in his health. His eyesight and hearing have been lost by that time. He can recognize me from my voice. I know his health is falling but never thought he will be leaving this world by end of this year. Now I think he has joined my mom who has been waiting for him for last 14 years up in Heaven. I made this triple ginger and apricot cookies before last week and decide to share with you as ginger is one of my dad’s favorite. He used to buy us ginger candy when we are travelling long distance. According to him it helps nausea and vomiting.
Ingredients to make this Triple Ginger and apricot Cookies
- Flour, you can use all purpose flour or wholewheat in combo
- Ginger, This recipe requies, ground ginger, fresh ginger and Candied ginger
- Apricots : Dried apricots adds extra sweetness in the recipes
- Sanding sugar: this give a crunch while biting on the cookie.
- Molasses, granulated sugar: Molasses enhances the gingery taste while granulated sugar adds sweetness.
- Pepper and cinnamon : These two spices goes well with ginger which gives extra lift to the cookies.
My Dad is first born in the family of 6, he has 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He helped all of them boys to get job and girls to get marriage. Once he finished that duty, we both girls are there for him to take care. He gave us highest level of education, I end up getting Ph. D and my sisters got masters. Now my sister is in highest position in Indian Government with her scientist husband and two kids. I too have a scientist hubby with 2 kids.
He struggled a lot take care of us with his postman job. He got only minimal high up in his job as he is not willing to move out the city. As he wants to make sure his girls get good education in schools and college. As mom is not working. Sill he never said no to any of our wishes, money was always restricting factor. He some how managed and make sure that we girls get whatever wishes get full filled. Even though he is used to scold us for not doing thing properly but loved his grandsons and granddaughters unconditionally. He is one of best friend, teacher and father I can dream about. I can tell him anything under the sun. He is good listener and always give his opinion with clause that this is what I think. If you want to follow do it or you can choose as you wish. I am going to miss him. Now he is only in memories, but he is going to be with me forever watching from heaven.
Coming to the recipe this simple and easy cookie made with ginger root, candied ginger and ground ginger. It has wholesome ginger flavors sweetened with molasses and spiced up with cinnamon. Chewy bites from Apricots. If you like ginger then give it a try, you won’t overloaded with ginger. I can agree with you.
If you like ginger in your dessert try this one too Gingerbread cake , Gingerbread cookies , Peppernuts finallly gingerbread man and woman
Triple ginger and apricot cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Half of 1 large egg
- ¼ cup crystallized ginger finely chopped
- Half of ⅓ cup unsulphured blackstrap molasses
- 1 tablespoon peeled finely grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup dried whole apricots chopped
- Sanding sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, pepper, and salt and set aside. In another bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the egg, crystallized ginger, molasses, and fresh ginger. Then incorporate the flour mixture until well combined. Fold in the apricots. Place the dough into refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Next day roll out 11/2 tablespoon of dough and roll them into sanding sugar and transfer to prepared baking sheet. at least 2 inches apart (they will spread). Bake, rotating the sheets halfway through, until the center of each cookie is just set, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, and then move the cookies to racks to cool completely.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
artchee says
Hello Swathi! Thanks for sharing your recipe for this ginger cookie. I love cookies and I also look for recipes that may contain ginger or turmeric for health reasons. I will try and bake these cookies using your recipe. Thanks!
Suman Doogar says
Sorry to hear about your dad. May his soul rest in peace.
The recipe looks quite simple and easy to make, going to try it out for our Christmas party this year.
Thomas Paul says
Triple the ginger, triple the fun.
Perfect cookies for holidays.
I love this recipe.
i just hope that mine turn out as good as yours!
Jennifer l says
I'm so sorry about your Father. Sending you my best wishes. Thank you for sharing with the us your spevial recipe for these ginger apricot cookies
Marysa says
I love ginger cookies and I think the addition of apricots is perfect. The two flavors together sounds just right. I'll have to make these over the holidays.
Catalina says
I love the ginger and apricot flavor combo! I can only immagine how good these cookies tastes! Yummy!
Jenn Mitchell says
These cookies look like they would be so good. I have never thought to put apricot in cookies.
Marisa Franca says
I am so sorry for your loss. No matter how old our parents are it is difficult to lose them especially when you have a close relationship. That is so sweet that you're remembering your dad with his favorite ginger. I do love ginger cookies and the addition of apricot to them is really interesting and a bit unusual. I'm dying to try them. I wish I had one now with my tea.
Swathi says
Yes it is I know one day he needs to go still it is difficult. Yes Apricot adds chewiness to cookies
Catherine says
Your cookies look wonderful, Swathi. I love the idea of apricot and ginger...a perfect idea to try.
Keeping you in my prayers during this difficult time. Beautiful post and tribute to your father, dear. XO
Swathi says
Thanks Catherine, Yes I can now he is only in memories.
Vyjay Rao says
The Ginger and Apricot Cookies that you have baked this time are something special. They have a special ingredient, the love you feel for your father. I am sure he is happy and pleased where he is and your mom must be happy too.
Swathi says
Yes he is with mom now that is only thing makes me going.
Foodyfoodie says
I am sorry to hear your loss. Your dad will be very proud of you as a successful blogger with PhD.
Joanna says
I am sorry to hear about your loss. It's very nice of you to make these cooking in his memory. I am sure he would have loved them.
Catalina says
Looks heavenly! I am totally drooling over this goodness! Need to make these cookies immediately!
Terri Steffes says
Those look good. I bet they are also good for you. I know that ginger is a natural soother of the tummy.
Dennis Littley says
These cookies would be delicious. Ginger and apricot sound like an ideal combo and you really can't go wrong with cookies!
Teresa says
oh we adore ginger cookies in my home. One of my husband's all time favorite cookie is with ginger, I will have to try this reicpe
Samantha Immer says
What a wonderful way to honor his memory. Its amazing what a connection we get through food. These cookies sound like an amazing flavor combination. Thank you for sharing your story and recipe <3
Swathi says
Always food makes connections, he loves ginger so much.
Pavani says
So sorry to hear about your loss Swathi. It is really nice reading about your dad - may his soul rest in peace.
Triple ginger and apricot cookies sound very flavorful and delicious.
Pam says
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 2014 and it still makes me sad around the time of year when he passed.
Amanda Yorton says
I have never tried a triple ginger and apricot cookie but I definitely need to! This sounds so good!
What Corinne Did says
I love ginger, I love apricots but I would have never thought of combining both! they look so tempting!
Jenn@Engineermommy says
These cookies sound like such a wonderful flavor! I have never seen ginger and apricot cookies but it sounds delicious!
Tara Pittman says
The ginger with apricot make a great combination. I need to make these for the holidays.
Claudia Lamascolo says
I love both these flavors so I am pretty sure this will be my new favorite cookies with those flavors. What a nice fall cookie flavor!
Jean | Delightful Repast says
Swathi, I'm sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a wonderful man. I love that you made this cookie with him in mind. My father died 12 years ago, and I still miss him every day. Just recently made his favorite pie, Coconut Cream. I've never put apricots in my ginger cookies, but it sounds wonderful. Can't wait to try it.
Tomi C says
Condolences on the loss of your father. Funny how certain foods conjure up memories of our loved ones. I'm that way whenever I bake anything with Hershey's Cocoa. It reminds me of my great grandmother. I miss being in the kitchen with her.
Swathi says
Yes food always has fond memories,
Tamara says
This looks super delicious. I am making cookies this weekend and I'm going to try these for sure.
GiGi Eats says
I LOVED ginger cookies when I was a kid. Cause um, SUGAR PLEASE! 😉 These look amazing!
Melissa Chapman says
Sorry to hear about your father. I think those cookies look so unique and I will try to make some since I love apricot.
Alli Smith says
These remind me of my favorite gingersnaps. I want to try your recipe because I'm crazy about ginger and I love that these have apricots. Wish I had one right now!
Tasheena says
I'm interested in trying these cookies based on the flavor combination alone. Love the combo! This recipe looks so yummy.
Gisele says
These look awesome. I love cookies like these. I'll have to try this recipe soon.
candy says
I have never tried pairing up ginger and apricot. The two taste must blend well together. Will have to give these a try.
Amber Myers says
I love ginger stuff! I am excited to try these cookies! I don't think I've ever had this combo before.
Karen says
Those sound so good! I love the flavor of ginger and apricot. I've used it in a preserve recipe before. I've never thought about cookies, though. I can't wait to make these!
Mary says
This looks super delicous. I am tempted to try it at home this weekend.
Zeba says
My heartfelt condolence to your family.. and yes, your recipe is really very interesting will definitely give it a try.
Keshia Richmond says
The TRIPLE GINGER AND APRICOT COOKIES sound so delicious. I’m sure they taste just as good.
Alexandra says
My Mum's favourite cookies are ginger. I will make these for her soon - looks so good.