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Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies
Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies are spiced with ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, providing a warm, cozy flavor. These cookies feature a tender, soft texture with a slight chew, complemented by the rich depth of molasses. The cookies are coated with sugar before baking, creating a subtly crisp exterior. Baked until just underdone, they continue to set off the heat for a perfect soft center. This recipe suits those looking for a classic spiced cookie with a moist crumb that pairs well with tea or coffee.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings:
24
cookies
Calories:
137 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1 3/4 cups sugar divided
- 1 egg large
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with electric hand mixer, cream the butter, 1 cup of the sugar, egg and molasses until fully combined and slightly fluffy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the flour mixture until it is crumbly. Dough will not fully stick together until you start to roll the dough.
- Place 3/4 cup sugar into a small bowl. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and then roll in the sugar to coat fully.
- Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheet. I prefer to use insulated baking sheets because they cook evenly.
- Cook each batch for 7-8 minutes or until they look just under cooked. You will see uncooked dough through the cracks. Remove from the oven and let sit on cooking sheet for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack.
- If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how they were in the comments or ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
98mg
(4%)
Potassium
68mg
(1%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.