Description
Enjoy the warm, spiced goodness of ginger molasses cookies—soft and chewy treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until creamy. Add the molasses and egg, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor. A sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking enhances the cookie's sweetness.