Description
Soft and chewy ginger cookies packed with warm spices and molasses make the ultimate holiday treat or cozy year-round snack. Perfectly spiced, easy to make, and crowd-pleasing, these cookies are ideal for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses, mixing until combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in sugar.
- Place the balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
Add a pinch of cardamom for extra warmth.
Dough freezes well for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 110 kcal
