Description
🍪 Soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices, these molasses ginger cookies are the perfect cozy treat for any occasion! ✨
🔥 The rich caramel notes of brown butter and molasses, paired with a crisp sugar-coated exterior, make every bite irresistibly delicious! 😍
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Salt
Ground ginger
Ground cinnamon
Ground cloves
Unsalted butter (browned)
Brown sugar
Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Egg
Unsulphured molasses (light or fancy)
Vanilla extract
Crystallized ginger (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the butter and let it cool slightly.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the browned butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30-60 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Use a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough into balls.
9. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar for a sparkly exterior.
10. Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2-3 inches apart.
11. Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are set, but centers remain soft.
12. Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes.
13. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely for the best chewy texture.
14. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30-60 minutes to help develop flavors and maintain a chewy texture.
Roll the dough balls in sugar before baking to create a sparkly, crisp exterior that complements the soft center.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to ensure they set properly without overbaking.
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 13
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American