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The Best Ginger Molasses Cookies

October 27, 2021 by brooke 30 Comments

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These are the best ginger molasses cookies with a crispy edge, chewy center and spiced with hints of ginger and cinnamon. These are always my favorite cookies to make in the Fall, and I'm sure they will be for you too.

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THE BEST GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES

If there is a cookie I could eat every single day and never get sick of I think this would be it. But for some reason I save these cookies for the Fall time to keep them something I look forward to making. But I won't say how many times in the fall season I make them... it's a lot!

These cookies are extra chewy and soft from the added molasses, but when rolled in sugar it gives them the perfect crisp on the outside.

layered cookies all together

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

  • Butter
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Molasses
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Baking Soda
  • Powdered Ginger
  • Baking Soda
  • Cinnamon
  • Cloves
close up of cookie dough balls

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES

  • Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add molasses and mix until all combined.
  • Add eggs and mix on low until smooth, about 30 seconds. Beat in vanilla.
  • Slowly mix in dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl.
blending molasses with butter and sugars
adding eggs and vanilla
dry ingredients added
  • Scoop the dough into large balls, I like to use a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop for these. Place in the fridge to chill for at least 2-24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll chilled cookie balls in sugar. Place 8 cookie dough balls on your lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. You're looking for a nice light golden brown around the edges, and some crackling along the top. Be careful not to over bake, or you will lose the chewy factor we are going for.
cookie dough balls
cookie balls being rolled in sugar
the best ginger molasses cookies ready to bake

ROOM TEMPERATURE INGREDIENTS

Something I have found to be helpful through the years is not allowing the butter and eggs to come to complete room temperature when making cookies. This is ideal for cakes and some bars, but cookies are different. I like to sit my butter and eggs out for about 15-30 minutes before I begin the cookie mixing process. You want your butter to be warm enough to make a small finger imprint, but not so warm that you can push through the butter.

5 OF THE BEST GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES SPREAD OUT

HOW TO STORE COOKIES

These cookies are best stored in an airtight container. I usually place mine in a large ziplock bag and place in the freezer the night I've made them. Then pull out 1 or whatever is left as needed. They will thaw out and taste just as fresh as the first day if frozen.

You can also freeze the cookie dough balls once shaped and chilled. Remove and bake as needed.

5 of the best ginger molasses cookies stacked

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

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4 of the best ginger molasses cookies stacked on top of each other.

The Best Ginger Molasses Cookies

brooke
These are the best ginger molasses cookies! They've got a crispy edge, chewy center and spiced with hints of ginger and cinnamon.
5 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
2 hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1½ cups butter room temp
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs room temp
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon powdered ginger
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar for rolling cookies

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add molasses and mix until all combined.
  • Add eggs and mix on low until smooth, about 30 seconds. Beat in vanilla.
  • Slowly mix in dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl.
  • Scoop the dough into large balls, I like to use a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop for these. Place in the fridge to chill for at least 2-24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll chilled cookie balls in sugar. Place 8 cookie dough balls on your lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. You're looking for a nice light golden brown around the edges, and some crackling along the top. Be careful not to over bake, or you will lose the chewy factor we are going for.

Notes

The butter and eggs should not be completely chilled from the fridge, but should also not be room temperature. I try to let them sit out for about 15-30 minutes before I begin my cookie making!
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 378IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cinnamon, cookies, ginger, molasses
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Comments

  1. Andrea

    October 28, 2021 at 8:31 am

    Hello! I want to make this cookies but maybe thre is a typo in the butter? I think 170 grams is more like 1.5 sticks of butter?

    Reply
    • brooke

      October 28, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      I'm so sorry, I fixed the grams to correct it!

      Reply
      • Jackie Peng

        November 07, 2021 at 9:16 pm

        5 stars
        These were so good… perfect combination of spices 👌 chewy and delicious.

        Reply
      • Andrea

        November 29, 2021 at 1:09 pm

        They were awesome!!!

        Reply
    • Jasmine

      December 08, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      Hello! What would be the best way to produce a softer/less crispy cookie, would I use less baking soda?Big soft ginger cookies are my favorite of all time but I’m not a fan of the crispy ginger snap type cookie.

      Reply
      • brooke

        December 08, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Hi Jasmine, these are actual a softer chewy ginger cookie, but if you've tried these and they aren't what you're looking for I'm not sure how to suggest altering this recipe. I haven't tried that.

        Reply
    • Marcy

      December 20, 2022 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      I’m gosh, disregard my no ginger comment. In my head I was reading powdered sugar, yet it clearly states powdered ginger! Sorry! 😂

      Reply
  2. kbl

    November 07, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve tried a number of recipes for Ginger cookies and this recipe deserves the 5 star rating. They were crispy and chewy and absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • brooke

      November 07, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!! So glad you loved them.

      Reply
  3. Ashley Whiting

    November 11, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing these! Ginger cookies are my favorite at Christmas time. I think ALL of my weight I gain during the Hollidays are from Ginger cookies. I usually buy them from Trader Joes... but these look WAY better. My kids are going to love me. Making these today!

    Reply
    • brooke

      November 11, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      Yay! Let me know what you think!!

      Reply
  4. Kailey

    November 27, 2021 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    I made these cookies for Thanksgiving this year. I loved the tips in the recipe about how long certain ingredients should be mixed for. Needless to say, everyone who ate them has asked for the recipe. I’m so happy to have a new cookies recipe that is easy. Thank you!

    Reply
    • brooke

      November 27, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks so much Kailey! So glad that it was helpful and easy to follow along

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Post

        November 21, 2022 at 8:19 pm

        5 stars
        We made this today for thanksgiving, and all I can say is wow! Amazing!

        Reply
        • brooke

          November 22, 2022 at 11:46 am

          Thank you so much!!!!

          Reply
  5. Melanie

    September 11, 2022 at 4:26 pm

    Do these really have 4 tsp baking soda?😬

    Reply
    • brooke

      September 12, 2022 at 7:38 am

      They do.

      Reply
  6. Anastasia Beaverhousen

    November 04, 2022 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    I haven't made these yet but have a question on the quantity. It seems to make 16 cookies but there are 24 servings so I'm confused. Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Allison

    November 07, 2022 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    The flavor is out of this world. I shipped a variety of baked goods to a few coworkers, and every single one of them was raving about these as their top pick.

    Reply
  8. Pam

    November 30, 2022 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    These are amazing!! Everyone asks for the recipe! Comments like - they look like they came from a bakery and best cookie I’ve ever had!

    Really appreciate the notes and tips. Using cookie scoops for the dough has been a game changer for me!

    Reply
    • brooke

      November 30, 2022 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you so much! And so glad about the cookie scoop! I totally agree.

      Reply
  9. Michaela

    December 03, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    This recipe has been my go-to Christmas cookie since I found it ❤️ This year I made about 4 dozen for the fundraiser at my childrens' school and we were the first to run out 😂 I love the chewy goodness of this cookie - it's a win every time

    Reply
    • brooke

      December 04, 2022 at 8:04 am

      I'm so happy to hear that!!! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  10. Dana Marchant

    December 05, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    A crowd favorite! Mine turned out full of flavor but not overpowering. And I can't eat just one at a time.

    Reply
  11. Kathy

    December 05, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing! My husband had three and then I had to hide them! Only issue, mine were kind of flat? They were still crispy and chewy but no where near as pretty as yours! Any thoughts on what I might have done wrong? Thanks for another great recipe 🙂

    Reply
  12. Camille Bunker

    December 12, 2022 at 7:47 am

    5 stars
    These truly are the BEST ginger molasses cookies I’ve ever made or eaten. Crispy and chewy and just the right amount of spice and sweet combo. The only downside of these is you cannot stop eating them!! These will be year round bake for me. So delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Andie

      December 15, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      LOVED this recipe! Made a bunch and gave them away as fun Christmas gifts. Everyone loved them and said they were delicious! Sugar on top was a great addition- thanks !!

      Reply
  13. Lisa

    December 19, 2022 at 9:40 am

    Has any one ever made this with Gluten Free flour?

    Reply
    • brooke

      December 20, 2022 at 8:11 am

      I haven't tried it yet, but I know a lot of people have had success with cup4cup and auntie's flour in my cookie recipes. I'd love to know if you try!

      Reply
  14. Kimberly Hibler

    December 20, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t even like ginger cookies but these are so dang good! I’ve been looking forward to baking them all month and finally got it done. So yummy!

    Reply

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