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Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

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Soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies with crisp edges, crackly tops, and warm spice flavor from ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or cozy nights at home.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8–10 minutes per batch
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 42–46 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in molasses until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Dough will be thick and sticky.
  5. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  7. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar.
  8. Arrange 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set and tops crack.
  9. Cool 4–5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overbake — cookies should look soft in the center when removed.
  • Chill dough thoroughly to prevent excess spreading.
  • Add crystallized ginger for extra zing.
  • Swap dark brown sugar for deeper caramel flavor.
  • Freeze dough balls up to 3 months; bake from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.

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