Description
A delightful treat filled with cozy flavors and perfect for sharing, these ginger molasses cookies are a must for chilly afternoons.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ Cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ Cup molasses (light flavored)
- 1 large egg
- 2 Teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ¼ Teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- ¼ Teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ Cup white sugar (for rolling, more if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a couple of large baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Cream together the dark brown sugar and softened butter in a large bowl until light and airy—about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stream in the molasses and mix until combined, then add the large egg and mix until fully combined.
- Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, and spices into the butter mixture and combine on low speed until a thick dough forms.
- Roll about ¼ cup of dough into a ball and then roll it in white sugar until fully coated.
- Flatten the dough ball slightly and repeat the process for remaining dough, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 15 minutes until edges are set and cookies have spread.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack or enjoy them warm.
Notes
For chewy cookies, avoid overbaking and remove them from the oven when just set in the middle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg