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Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe

This Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe is packed with warm spices, rich molasses, and just the right amount of sweetness. These cookies are cozy, comforting, and absolutely irresistible. They're perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, gifting to friends, or just enjoying for yourself!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 108kcal
Author Ellie Haley

Ingredients

For Cookies:

  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (66 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (53 grams) light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup (113 grams) molasses
  • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Sugar Coating:

  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

For Cookies:

  • In a large bowl combine the butter and both sugars. Beat until fully combined. Add the egg and molasses and mix to combine.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Chill the dough for 30 minutes
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a small bowl combine the sugar and ginger. Mix to combine.
  • Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough out and roll it into balls. Roll the dough balls in the sugar mixture and space 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Notes

  • Chill your cookie dough. I know skipping this step is tempting (you want your cookies as quickly as possible and I can’t blame you for that!) but don’t do it! Chilling cookie dough prevents the cookies from overspreading. This can cause them to be thinner, and crispier, and change the overall flavor of the end product.
  • Don’t use cold ingredients. Ensure that all of your cold ingredients are at room temperature before making your cookies. The ingredients will combine much easier.
  • The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 3093mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7.9g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg