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Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies with warm spices, rich molasses flavor, and a sparkling sugar coating. These classic cookies have tender centers and lightly crisp edges.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Extra granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and molasses and mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
  8. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and the tops begin to crack.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Allow to cool completely before storing or serving.

Notes

  • This is an adapted recipe inspired by Gimme Some Oven. Original source measurements were not independently verified.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading.
  • Use unsulphured molasses rather than blackstrap molasses for a milder flavor.
  • Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
  • Nutrition information is estimated per cookie.

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