Description
Delightful ginger molasses cookies that perfectly balance sweet molasses with warm spices, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Sugar for rolling the cookies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and packed brown sugar until it’s smooth.
- Beat in the molasses, vanilla extract, and large egg until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and then roll each in sugar to coat. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, just until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. For best results, use softened butter and do not overmix the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg