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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Close-up of several chewy ginger molasses cookies stacked on a white plate, heavily coated in sparkling granulated sugar.
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Bake these soft ginger molasses cookies for a comforting, spiced treat. This easy recipe delivers a perfectly chewy texture and crinkled top, ideal for holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1/4 cup extra granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk them together.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and then the molasses until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Place about 1/4 cup of extra granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll each dough ball completely in the sugar.
  7. Place the sugared dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool, giving you that chewy texture.

Notes

  • For extra soft ginger cookies, slightly underbake them by one minute.
  • Roll the dough balls generously in sugar to help create the signature crinkle top cookies look.
  • These chewy molasses cookies taste even better the next day.

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