Ginger Molasses Cookies
Warm spices, molasses, and brown sugar give these Ginger Molasses Cookies a lovely spiced flavor and soft, chewy texture. A wonderful addition to any holiday cookie tray!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the egg and molasses and continue beating until well combined.
- Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and baking soda. Gradually beat until combined the dry ingredients into the wet.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and place into the fridge overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop, place the dough in your hand and roll into a ball.
- Pour the 1 cup of sugar into a bowl and roll the cookie dough into the sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto the cookie sheet. Repeat step for the remaining cookie dough.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg