Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies (One-Bowl Recipe)
These Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies are soft, spiced, and rolled in sugar for the perfect crackly top. Made in one bowl with ginger, cinnamon, clove, and molasses, they’re a simple cookie that feels festive and cozy for the holidays or any time you’re craving a classic treat.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar packed
- 2 whole Eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Molasses
- 3 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Baking soda
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp Ground ginger
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine melted butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and molasses. Mix well to combine, mixture should be lump free.1 cup Unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup Brown sugar, 2 whole Eggs, 3/4 cup Molasses, 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- To the wet ingredients add in the flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. Fold to combine until all the dry ingredients are mixed in. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.3 3/4 cup All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tbsp Baking soda, 1 tbsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp Ground Cloves, 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg, 1 tsp Ground ginger
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- Once dough has chilled, use a 2 oz. portion scoop or measuring spoon to scoop 2 oz. balls of cookie dough, roll into a ball, and roll in sugar to coat. Repeat until all the dough is used.Granulated sugar
- Arrange cookie dough 2-3" apart on a sheet pan, bake for 9-11 minutes until golden brown. Cookies will be soft, allow to cool slightly on the sheet pan before moving to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
*If chilling cookie dough overnight, allow the dough to come to room temperature before scooping. Or, chill slightly and scoop cookie dough before covering and chilling overnight.
- Roll dough generously in the sugar before baking.
- Use fresh spices for the most vibrant flavor.
- Bake just until edges are set for soft, chewy centers.
- Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months and bake from frozen if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg