Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies
Soft, spiced, and irresistibly chewy, these Molasses Ginger Cookies are a holiday favorite you’ll crave all year long! Infused with bold flavors from ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and enriched with the deep sweetness of molasses, these cookies offer the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness. Their signature crackled tops and sugar-dusted exterior make them as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make cookies are ideal for festive gatherings, gifting, or satisfying your own cookie cravings. Serve them with a warm mug of tea or milk for the ultimate cozy treat that’s sure to become a household classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 80 milliliters Molasses
- 1 piece Large egg
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 50 grams Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the molasses and egg to the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring on low speed until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
Roll each dough ball in the additional granulated sugar and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they have spread slightly and the tops begin to crack. (Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool.)
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.7 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.6 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 2576 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 565.3 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 332.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 2032 mg | 43% | |
*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.
