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Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies

Ginger Molasses cookies, sometimes known as spice cookies, are one of my favorite Christmas cookies. Soft and spicy without being overly sweet.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 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 ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside. 
  3. 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.
  4. Slowly stir in the flour mixture until it is crumbly. Dough will not fully stick together until you start to roll the dough.
  5. Place 3/4 cup sugar into a small bowl. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and then roll in the sugar to coat fully.
  6. Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheet. I prefer to use insulated baking sheets because they cook evenly.
  7. 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.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how they were in the comments or ratings.

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 (2%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

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.