Description
These ginger molasses cookies are as festive as they are flavorful. With their deep, rich color, chewy texture, and warm spice from ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, they’re a nostalgic holiday classic—now with a dazzling twist! Rolled in vibrant pink sanding sugar, these cookies bring a little glam to the cookie tray and a lot of flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1 large egg
¼ cup molasses
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional for extra warmth)
2 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Colored sanding sugar (pink, red, or festive mix) for rolling
Instructions
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg (if using), baking soda, and salt.
Mix Together: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring just until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier rolling.
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Shape & Roll: Scoop 1 tbsp of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in colored sanding sugar.
Bake: Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and centers are puffed. Don’t overbake—they’ll continue to set as they cool.
Cool: Let rest on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 / Cookie
- Sugar: 9g / Cookie
- Fat: 5g / Cookie
- Carbohydrates: 18g / Cookie
- Protein: 1g / Cookie