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Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

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Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are warmly spiced, soft-centered cookies with crackled tops and rich molasses flavor. Coated in sparkling sugar, they’re a cozy treat perfect for holidays or cool weather baking.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • ½ cup (100 g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (80 g) light molasses
  • 2¼ cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and smooth.
  3. Add the egg and molasses, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  6. Scoop dough portions and roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  7. Place dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced apart for spreading.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cookies have crackled tops and are just set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chill dough before baking for thicker cookies and less spreading.
  • Use light molasses for best flavor—avoid blackstrap molasses.
  • Roll in coarse sugar for extra crunch and sparkle.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
  • To freeze dough, pre-roll into balls and bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to baking time.

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