Ginger Brown Sugar Cookies
Warm, spicy, and irresistibly soft, these Ginger Brown Sugar Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat or year-round indulgence. Made with molasses, aromatic ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies deliver a deep, spiced flavor perfectly balanced by the rich sweetness of brown sugar. Their irresistibly chewy texture is achieved with a quick bake time and a luscious dough base, while a final roll in granulated sugar adds a delightful, sparkling crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are perfect for holiday cookie swaps, gifting, or savoring with a hot cup of tea. Try this recipe for a comforting, nostalgic dessert that’s sure to win hearts at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Packed brown sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cups 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.
In a medium 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 an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Continue until a dough forms and no streaks of flour remain.
Scoop out 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat evenly.
Place the dough balls on 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 cookies are set around the edges and puffy in the center. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
Let the cookies 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 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.7 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.6 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 2086 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 552.7 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 340.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1908 mg | 41% | |
*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.
