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Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

A stack of four rich, dark brown ginger molasses cookies coated in sparkling sugar, resting on a white plate.
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Make these soft ginger molasses cookies that achieve a perfect chewy texture and feature a classic crackled sugar top. This easy holiday cookie recipe delivers comforting, warm spice flavor.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar to coat completely.
  7. Place the 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 slightly soft. This helps achieve the chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the softest cookies, slightly underbake them. They firm up as they cool.
  • Use dark molasses for a deeper, richer flavor that complements the spices well.
  • To get the best crackled top, roll the dough balls generously in sugar before baking.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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