Ginger Molasses Cookies
Soft and chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies made with warm spices and rich molasses. An easy, classic cookie recipe perfect for holiday baking or anytime cravings.
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses not blackstrap
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated. The dough will be soft.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll each ball in granulated sugar, then place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look soft (they will continue to firm up as they cool).
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.
- If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, increase the ginger to 1 tablespoon.
- These cookies freeze well—store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 0.005mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
