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Soft chewy molasses ginger cookie with dark glaze crisp sugar crust and visible crystallized ginger pieces on a white plate

Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies: The Ultimate Old-Fashioned Recipe

Discover the best Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies recipe! Soft, spicy, and perfectly chewy. Easy to make and perfect for holidays or anytime! Experience the ultimate old-fashioned Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies! Soft, spicy, and full of molasses flavor. A must-try recipe!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar Packed
  • 0.25 cup Molasses
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 0.25 cup Crystallized ginger Finely chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mats
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula or cookie scoop
  • Rolling Pin (optional, for flattening cookies)

Method
 

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. Fold in crystallized ginger (if using).
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Shaping the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Place granulated sugar in a small bowl.
  3. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls (about 1.5 tbsp each) and roll them in the sugar to coat.
  4. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 3: Baking the Cookies
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and maintains their chewy texture. Rolling the cookies in sugar before baking adds a delightful crunch and extra sweetness. Bake until the edges are set but the centers are still soft for the perfect chewy texture.