Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves & nutmeg. Soft, bold and cozy; perfect for holiday cookie trays.
Servings: 28 Cookies
Calories: 101kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer w/ paddle attachment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 312.5 grams all-purpose flour about 2 ½ cups
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground clove
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 stick butter unsalted and softened
- 100 grams light brown sugar about ½ cup, packed
- ½ cup fancy molasses (aka light or sweet molasses)
- 1 large egg room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk your dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth with the paddle attachment.
- Add the molasses, egg and mix again on low speed to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Transfer the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and run again just until combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop drop cookie dough balls on prepared cookie sheets about 1-2 inches apart to allow for a little spread.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then allow to cool on the pan for 5-10. Transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Spraying your measuring cup with some non-stick spray really helps the molasses to slide right out. This can help with less mess but also ensures accuracy in measuring.
- Bring your butter and eggs to room temperature so the dough mixes more smoothly.
- Use dark brown sugar for extra chewiness and a deeper molasses flavor.
- Adjust the cinnamon, ginger and cloves to match your personal preference— try adding freshly grated ginger to the batter for more spice.
- Pull cookies when the edges are set but the centers look soft; they’ll firm up on the baking sheet as they cool.
- Roll in granulated sugar before baking for that signature crackled top and a little extra crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
