Ginger Molasses Cookies
These soft, ginger spiced molasses cookies are perfect for the holidays!
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Sheet pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- ¾ c unsalted butter, softened
- 1 c brown sugar
- ½ c molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2½ c all purpose flour
- ⅓ c sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
- After the butter and sugar are fully creamed, add the molasses, egg, and vanilla and beat until creamy.
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix well - it will form a thick dough.
- Chill for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the ⅓ c sugar in a small bowl.
- Form the dough into walnut sized balls and roll them in the bowl of sugar to coat.
- Place them on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 minutes and cool on a cooling rack.