Name: Grandma’s Molasses Ginger Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Grandma’s Molasses Ginger Cookies Recipe

Ines Lozada Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Grandma’s Molasses Ginger Cookies

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the molasses and egg, and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar to coat.
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies are set and slightly cracked.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the delicious Grandma’s Molasses Ginger Cookies!

Nutrition

Calories : 270kcal
Total Fat : 10g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 47mg
Sodium : 305mg
Total Carbohydrates : 42g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugars : 22g
Protein : 3g

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