Ginger Molasses Cookies
Ginger Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy on the insides, yet crunchy on the outside, the best of two cookies in one.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling the cookies before baking
- 4 ounces almond bark melting wafers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together using a stand mixer or hand mixer softened butter & brown sugar for one to two minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Next, add in the egg and molasses and beat until completely mixed.
- Using a flour sifter, place flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves and sift into the butter mixture and mix with a spoon or wooden spatula until combined. Do not over mix at this step.
- Next, place in the refrigerator to chill the dough for 15-20 minutes. This will help with making it into balls, and not being sticky and easier to handle.
- After the dough is chilled, place the granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop and roll into a ball, then roll in the granulated sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Watch closely, as they can burn very easily!
- Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes, this will allow them to keep shape when transferred to the cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, melt almond bark in a microwave safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted.
- Dip or drizzle (or both) onto your cookie, add on festive sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or M&M’s.
- Once the almond bark is dried and cool on the cookie, enjoy!
Notes
- Adding in chopped crystallized ginger can add some flavor and texture
- If you do not have a flour sifter place all dry ingredients in a bowl, and swiftly mix with a fork or a whisk to get a similar effect
- Add white chocolate chips for a unique combination of warm spices and white chocolate
- Add macadamia nuts, almonds, cashews, or pistachios for a nutty flavor and added texture
- Roll in cinnamon sugar versus granulated sugar to an extra touch of warmth
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g
