Description
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are soft, flavorful treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
- 1 cup (213g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (170g) unsulphured molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 4 1/2 cups (639g) 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
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in the eggs one at a time and then add molasses. Beat until combined.
- Gradually add in the dry ingredient mixture and beat until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter, and roll each ball in sugar until coated.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies slightly crack on top.
- Let cool for 4-5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Different sites may list different weights for 1 cup of flour; this recipe uses 142g per cup.
- This recipe needs 4 teaspoons of baking soda for proper rising.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies