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A plate full of ginger molasses cookies.

Ginger Molasses Cookies

5 from 2 votes
Servings 30 cookies
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 24 minutes
Total: 44 minutes
Ginger Molasses Cookies are unbelievably soft, chewy and packed with so much flavor!

Ingredients
 

  • 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon all spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar (plus more for the tops of cookies)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • non-stick spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 335F. Line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper or silpat liners.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a medium bowl.
  • In a separate large bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla.
  • Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients half at a time until it forms a dough.
  • Use a 1.5-tablespoon scoop to measure out the dough, roll it into balls, and arrange 8 per large baking tray.
  • Pour a little granulated sugar in the bottom of a small, shallow dish. Lightly spray the bottom of a glass with coconut oil spray and dip it in the sugar. Use the sugared bottom to lightly press down each cookie.
  • Bake the cookies until they’re set along the outside but still look just a touch doughy in the center, about 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the trays once halfway through.
  • Let the cookies cool on the trays for 5 minutes, and then use a thin metal spatula to transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days for best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American