Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeather'sGinger Molasses Cookie Recipe

Ginger Molasses Cookie Recipe

Inspired by Heather's
Time1h
Serves24

Make Ginger Molasses Cookie Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Coating

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking.

  2. 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. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, molasses, and large egg together until smooth and creamy.

  4. 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. 5

    Chill the Dough

    Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Baking

  1. 6

    Prepare Baking Sheets

    Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

  2. 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.

  3. 8

    Coat with Sugar

    Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat lightly before baking.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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