Description
Ginger molasses cookies are a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet molasses, creating a comforting treat that evokes nostalgia. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, these chewy cookies are easy to make and sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch of delicious cookies ready to share—or savor all on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and egg until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, rolling each ball in granulated sugar before baking.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until puffy but soft. Transfer to cooling racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg