Ginger Molasses Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    127 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Ginger Molasses Cookies

Soft and chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are everyone's favorite, served plain or with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup butter , room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • granulated sugar , for rolling
  • 1 batch Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add the molasses and egg and mix until well combined. Stir in the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to several days) before rolling into balls. Roll the dough into balls and then roll the dough balls in granulated sugar. 
  5. Place on prepared sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes (don't over bake them if you want a soft, chewy cookie).
  6. Remove the cookies to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Frost with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, if desired. Store in an airtight container, or in the freezer (they freeze really well!)
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Notes

  • Make Ahead Instructions: The cookie dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours. Store baked cookies in an airtight bag or container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
  • Freezing Instructions: To freeze cookie dough, roll cookie dough balls in sugar and place in a freezer safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen for 2-3 minutes longer than recipe states. To freeze baked cookies, allow them to cool completely, then place in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months.
  • Ginger: I recommend ground ginger for this recipe. Ground ginger is used most often in baking since fresh ginger has a different texture that may overpower the cookies. If you only have fresh ginger, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger for the 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Make sure to grate the ginger very fine so it doesn't overpower the cookies.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 189IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.004mg (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 189IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.004mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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