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Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Warm spices, a chewy texture, and crackly tops make these soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies the perfect holiday treat for cookie exchanges and festive baking.
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Servings: 24
Calories: 298kcal
Equipment
- Silicone Baking Mats or parchment paper
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp. ground ginger
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup coarse turbinado sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract, beating until everything is well combined and smooth.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
Incorporate the Pecans
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape and Coat the Cookies
- Roll the dough into 1½-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop for consistent sizing.
- Roll each dough ball in coarse sugar, coating it thoroughly for a sparkly finish.
Arrange on Baking Sheets
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2½ inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Bake the cookies for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the tops are cracked and the edges are just set. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft, chewy center.
Cool the Cookies
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before serving or storing.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 cookies | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.