Chewy Ginger Cookies
Soft, spiced, and irresistibly chewy, these Chewy Ginger Cookies are the perfect holiday-inspired treat, but they’re just as delightful year-round! Bursting with the warm flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies achieve their signature texture with the addition of molasses and brown sugar, making every bite lusciously soft and perfectly spiced. Rolled in sugar before baking, they develop a slight crunch on the outside while staying tender on the inside. With a quick 15-minute prep time and a short bake time of 10 minutes, this recipe delivers 24 beautifully aromatic cookies perfect for sharing—or savoring all to yourself. Pair these classic spiced cookies with a cozy cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate comfort dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball.
Roll the dough balls in the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to coat evenly.
Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are soft. Do not overbake to ensure chewy cookies.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your chewy ginger cookies with a cup of tea or as a standalone treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.6 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.1 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 1991 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 605.5 g | 220% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 392.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1383 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
