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Soft + Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Enjoy these warm, soft, and chewy ginger molasses cookies with a perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2¼ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup sugar (for dredging)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and molasses.
- Sift in flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; mix until just combined. Chill dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Form dough into balls, dredge in sugar, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set. Cool before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture. Do not overbake for a soft, chewy cookie.