Molasses-Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses-Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Pinch of freshly ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

1
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, and salt.
3
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in the egg until smooth.
5
Add the flour mixture; beat until combined.
6
Wrap the dough in plastic, flattened into a disk.
7
Chill until firm, about 1 hour or overnight.
8
Preheat the oven to 375F.
9
Make 1 1/2-inch balls of dough; roll each in sugar.
10
Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
11
Chill 20 minutes.
12
Bake the cookies, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until firm around the edges and slightly soft in the center, 12 to 14 minutes.
13
Let cool on a wire rack.
14
Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

660

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Molasses-Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Molasses-Ginger Cookies

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