Ginger Molasses Cookie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Coating
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, molasses, and large egg together until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Chill the Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Baking
- 6
Prepare Baking Sheets
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- 7
Form Cookies
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- 8
Coat with Sugar
Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat lightly before baking.
- 9
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops appear slightly cracked.
- 10
Cool the Cookies
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.