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Ginger Molasses Cookies
Chewy ginger molasses cookies have all the flavor of gingerbread cookies without the rolling! These cookies are made with molasses and warm spices to create the perfect flavor. One of my favorite Christmas cookies!
👥 48 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
- baking sheet
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Add in the all-purpose flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
large egg (room temperature)1vanilla extract2 tspground ginger2 tspground cinnamon1 tspcinnamon (for rolling)1 tspbaking soda1 tsp
2
Portion the cookie dough using a small cookie scoop. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet pan and chill for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
3
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177℃). Line baking sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
4
In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll the chilled cookie dough balls in cinnamon sugar and place on the baking pan allowing room for spreading.
ground cinnamon1 tspcinnamon (for rolling)1 tsp
5
Bake the cookies for 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes until the cookies are slightly golden-brown on the edges. Cool the cookies on the pan for ⏱️ 2 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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