Delicious Ginger Molasses Cookies
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly soft, these Delicious Ginger Molasses Cookies are the perfect treat for cozy evenings and festive gatherings alike. Bursting with the comforting flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies feature a rich molasses base that delivers a deep, caramel-like sweetness. Each bite strikes the perfect balance between chewy softness and a crackly sugar-coated surface, baked to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. With simple pantry staples and easy-to-follow instructions, these spiced cookies are as effortless as they are utterly delicious. Ideal for holiday baking or as a year-round indulgence, they pair beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee. Treat yourself to these timeless classics that remain delightfully fresh for up to a week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cups Unsulfured molasses
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined and smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them between your hands to form smooth balls.
Roll each dough ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are just set and slightly crinkled. Do not overbake for a soft and chewy texture.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.8 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.6 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 3275 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 507.0 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1317 mg | 28% | |
*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.
