Description
Soft & Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are a delightful blend of spicy warmth and sweet comfort, perfect for cozy gatherings or casual snacking. With a golden-brown hue and a chewy texture, these cookies fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of ginger and molasses. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re bound to become a favorite during the holiday season and beyond.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add molasses and egg; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and roll in sugar before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg