Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
You don't need to wait until Fall to bake these delicious treats. Bake a batch of these chewy molasses cookies, and let the cozy vibes take over.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowls- Lg. and sm
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened-1.5 sticks
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses dark or blackstrap for a more intense flavor
- ¼ cup white sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and dark brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in white sugar to coat.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are crisp around the edges and crackly on top.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies and thaw as needed.
Variations: For a different twist, add white chocolate chips or finely chopped crystallized ginger to the dough before baking.
Variations: For a different twist, add white chocolate chips or finely chopped crystallized ginger to the dough before baking.
