Ginger-Spiced Soft Chewy Molasses Cookies
Delight in the warm, spicy flavors of these Ginger-Spiced Soft Chewy Molasses Cookies! Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat to brighten your day, these cookies are rich with traditional spices and the deep sweetness of molasses. The combination of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves creates a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. With their soft centers and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a favorite in your home. Keep a batch on hand for a delightful dessert or an afternoon snack, and share the joy with family and friends!
25
Servings
80
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
all vegetable solid shortening
3/4 cup (softened)
white sugar
1 1/2 cups, divided
molasses
1/4 cup
egg
1 (beaten)
white flour
2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
2 teaspoons
salt
1/4 teaspoon
cinnamon
1 teaspoon
ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon
ground ginger
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to cream together the shortening, 1 cup of sugar, molasses, and the beaten egg until light and fluffy.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on medium speed. You may need to use your hands towards the end to ensure everything is well combined.
4
Prepare a shallow dish with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball in the sugar to coat.
5
Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies have puffed up and the tops begin to crack. Be careful not to overbake; you want them soft and chewy.
7
Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
2.8g
Fat
13.16g
Carbs
0.76g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ginger-Spiced Soft Chewy Molasses Cookies?
These are warm, spicy cookies rich with traditional spices and deep sweetness from molasses, featuring a soft center and chewy texture.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 25 servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long should I bake the cookies?
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until they have puffed up and the tops begin to crack.
What are the main spices used in this recipe?
The primary spices are cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger.
How much ginger is required?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
Is there vanilla in these cookies?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What type of fat is used for the dough?
The recipe uses 3/4 cup of softened all vegetable solid shortening.
How much molasses is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of molasses.
Do I need to sift the flour?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 2 cups of sifted white flour.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 80 calories.
What is the carbohydrate content?
There are 13.16g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in each cookie?
Each serving contains 0.76g of protein.
What is the fat content per serving?
The fat content is 2.8g per cookie.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
How should the egg be prepared?
The egg should be beaten before being added to the mixture.
How much sugar is used in the dough versus for coating?
1 cup of sugar is creamed into the dough, and the remaining 1/2 cup is used for rolling the dough balls.
What size should the dough portions be?
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough.
How far apart should I place the dough balls?
Space the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Can I use a mixer for this recipe?
Yes, an electric mixer is used on low and medium speeds, though you may need to use your hands to finish mixing.
What is the role of baking soda in this recipe?
2 teaspoons of baking soda are used to help the cookies puff and crack.
How much salt is needed?
The recipe requires 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
How much cinnamon is included?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
How much ground cloves are required?
Use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves.
What should I do once the cookies are baked?
Let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Why shouldn't I overbake the cookies?
Avoiding overbaking ensures the cookies remain soft and chewy.
Is this recipe considered a dessert?
Yes, it is categorized under the Dessert category.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, molasses cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, ginger cookies, dessert, and baking.
What is the first step of the instructions?
Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your baking sheet.
How do I achieve the cracked top look?
Rolling the dough in sugar and baking until they puff up naturally creates the characteristic cracked tops.