Ingredients
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (increase to 2 teaspoons for stronger flavor)
– 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger (increase to 1-2 teaspoons for stronger flavor)
– Optional: granulated sugar for rolling dough balls
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2-Beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
3-Add the large egg and unsulphured molasses; mix well.
4-In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and dried ground ginger.
5-Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6-Form dough into balls slightly smaller than a golf ball. Optionally, roll each ball in granulated sugar.
7-Place dough balls 2-3 inches apart on a baking sheet.
8-Bake for 10-12 minutes.
9-Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
10-Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Last Step:
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❄️ Dough does not require chilling, making preparation quicker.
🍬 Rolling dough balls in granulated sugar before baking adds a pleasant textured surface.
🎉 These cookies are soft and chewy, ideal for those who prefer tender cookies over crisp gingersnaps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 158mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 22mg