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ginger molasses cookies
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5 from 1 vote

Soft & Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

A holiday cookie worth the effort no matter the time of year. Ginger Molasses flavor and perfectly soft and chewy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • ¼ organic sugar

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer, beat butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 30-45 seconds.
  • Add one egg, molasses and orange juice, and beat for another 30-45 seconds. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and, spices and baking soda.Carefully add flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat on slow speed until evenly incorporated.
  • Scrape down sides of beaters and cover dough with plastic film. Place in refrigerator to chill for a minimum of one hour up to 24 hours.
  • Roll chilled dough into 1" ball and roll in 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Place on cookie sheet and flatten to about to about half their original height.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove from oven, slightly flatten the cookie's dome, and allow to cool on cookie sheet for exactly two minutes before transferring to a flat surface to cool.