Ginger Brown Sugar Cookies

Warm, spicy, and irresistibly soft, these Ginger Brown Sugar Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat or year-round indulgence. Made with molasses, aromatic ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies deliver a deep, spiced flavor perfectly balanced by the rich sweetness of brown sugar. Their irresistibly chewy texture is achieved with a quick bake time and a luscious dough base, while a final roll in granulated sugar adds a delightful, sparkling crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are perfect for holiday cookie swaps, gifting, or savoring with a hot cup of tea. Try this recipe for a comforting, nostalgic dessert that’s sure to win hearts at any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Packed brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Continue until a dough forms and no streaks of flour remain.

Step 6

Scoop out 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat evenly.

Step 7

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges and puffy in the center. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(882.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3696.9

Total Fat 154.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 607.0mg	0%
Sodium 2086.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 552.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 340.2g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 492.9mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 1908.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 59.0%