Description
Chewy Ginger Cookies are a delightful blend of spice and sweetness, perfect for any occasion. With a soft, chewy texture and bursting with flavor from ginger and molasses, these cookies are sure to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for cozy nights or festive gatherings, they promise to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 1 tablespoon each), roll in granulated sugar, and place on prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg