Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of ginger molasses cookies, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully blended.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into your wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets about two inches apart. Optionally roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing them on the tray.
- Bake: Bake in your preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until edges look set but centers remain soft. Allow them to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <0.5g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and prevent spreading. Consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor variations.