Get ready to transform your kitchen into a cozy bakery with the most irresistible Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies that will make your taste buds dance with delight! These aren't just ordinary cookies - they're a warm, spicy hug in edible form that will transport you to a world of comfort and nostalgia. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these cookies are guaranteed to become your new go-to treat that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- ½ cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside for later use.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter-sugar mixture. Continue to mix on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher cookies.
- Once the dough is well mixed, chill it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. This will make it easier to handle and help the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- While the dough is chilling, place the ½ cup of sugar for rolling in a small bowl.
- After chilling, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the sugar until fully coated.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Chill the Dough: Don't skip the chilling step! This helps prevent spreading and creates a more uniform cookie shape.
- Sugar Rolling Technique: Roll the dough balls generously in sugar for that beautiful crackled, sparkly exterior.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: These cookies can quickly go from perfect to overdone. Remove them when edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Storage Secret: Store in an airtight container to maintain their soft, chewy texture for up to 5 days.
- Spice Adjustment: Feel free to increase ground ginger or add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth if you love intense spice flavors.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature egg and molasses for smoother mixing and better cookie consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
