Name: Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses; 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling

Description

These chewy ginger molasses cookies feature a soft center, cracked sugar-coated tops, and warm holiday spices for a nostalgic treat. This simple baking recipe yields perfectly spiced cookies ideal for sharing.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 large egg

1/4 cup unsulfured molasses

2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

4. Beat in egg until combined, then stir in molasses.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Cover dough and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes.

7. Roll dough into rounded tablespoons and coat in granulated sugar, spacing 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.

8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until tops crack and centers are slightly soft.

9. Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 70
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 2
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 1
Protein: 1
Cholesterol: 15

Keywords: ginger cookies, molasses cookies, chewy cookies, holiday baking, spiced cookies, christmas treats