Ginger Molasses Cookies

Soft, chewy, and bursting with warm spices, these Ginger Molasses Cookies are the perfect treat to cozy up with year-round. Made with a fragrant mix of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and spice that’s elevated by rich dark molasses. The buttery dough is rolled in granulated sugar before baking, creating a beautiful crackled surface and a delightful hint of crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these spiced cookies are easy to whip up for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or a simple afternoon indulgence. Serve them alongside a warm mug of tea or coffee for a comforting snack that’s irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 28/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Dark brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 0.3 cup Granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, using an electric mixer on medium speed.

Step 4

Beat in the egg, followed by the molasses, mixing until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll each portion into a ball using your hands.

Step 7

Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat lightly.

Step 8

Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3735.5

Total Fat 154.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 607.0mg	0%
Sodium 3936.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 563.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 350.8g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 496.1mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 1913.3mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 59.4%