Ginger Molasses Christmas Cookies
Ginger Molasses Christmas Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm holiday spices — the perfect blend of sweet and spicy comfort, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough comes together; add a bit more flour if too sticky.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat with sugar, and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and slightly cracked while centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and serve or store.