Description
Indulge in the warmth of ginger molasses cookies, perfectly soft and chewy, with a delightful blend of spices that make every bite a cozy experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; mix until blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls onto your prepared baking sheet. Roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing on the sheet.
- Bake: Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cooling slightly on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor twist, add chopped crystallized ginger or a pinch of black pepper. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes can enhance flavor and prevent spreading during baking.