Description
Ginger Molasses Cookies bring warmth straight from grandma’s kitchen, delivering spicy-sweet comfort with each delightful bite. Molasses and ginger blend perfectly, creating cookies that hug your taste buds and fill your home with rich, nostalgic aromas.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm your kitchen oven precisely to 350°F, creating the perfect environment for golden, fragrant cookies.
- Gather a medium mixing bowl and whisk together 2 ¼ cups flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon cloves, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt until completely combined.
- In a separate large bowl, cream ¾ cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup brown sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Crack one large egg into the butter mixture, then pour ¼ cup molasses and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Slowly fold your dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a perfect sphere, then coat generously in granulated sugar.
- Arrange cookie balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing room for gentle spreading.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 9 minutes, watching for slightly set edges and soft centers.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest directly on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to help prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of black pepper or ground cardamom to the dry ingredient mixture.
- Roll the cookie dough balls in raw turbinado sugar for a beautiful sparkly crackle effect and added crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft and fresh for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg