Ginger Molasses Cookies
Soft, chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies with warm spices and a crackled sugar coating. These classic holiday cookies stay soft for days!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup molasses (Grandma's Original)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour,2 teaspoons baking soda,1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger,1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon,1/4 teaspoon ground cloves,1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.3/4 cup unsalted butter,2/3 cup packed light brown sugar.
- Add egg, molasses, honey, and vanilla, beating until well combined.1 large egg,1/3 cup molasses,2 tablespoons honey,1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated white sugar.Granulated sugar for rolling
- Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until puffy.
- Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Don't over bake! They should look slightly puffy and the edges will be set when you take them out. They'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet. If you over bake them, they'll be hard and crunchy instead of soft and chewy.
The cookies will be golden brown all over because of the molasses and brown sugar, and those beautiful cracks on top are your sign they're done!
Nutrition
Calories: 155.5kcalCarbohydrates: 18.8gProtein: 2.1gFat: 8.1gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.1gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 30.7mgSodium: 161.8mgPotassium: 118.7mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6.7gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 21.2mgIron: 1.1mg
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