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A stack of ginger molasses cookies on a white plate, with a glass of milk behind them.
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5 from 8 votes

Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies

These ginger molasses cookies have the perfect soft and chewy texture, are packed with the perfect blend of spices, and have the best flavors. These are one of the best holiday cookies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 171kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups +2 TBS flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda

For the sugar coating:

  • 3 TBS sugar
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet, or two with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Cream together your butter and sugars for a couple minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in your egg, vanilla and molasses until just combined.
  • Dump in the remaining ingredients and mix together until just combined.
  • Scoop 2 TBS of dough and roll into a ball.
  • Add your granulated sugar to a small bowl for rolling.
  • Roll your dough ball into the sugar mixture.
  • Place cookie dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet, at least 2 to 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies puff up and are crinkly.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg