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Ginger Molasses Cookies

Delectable Ginger Molasses Cookies that make you feel like you are getting a nice loving hug.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 18 Cookies

Equipment

  • Mixer optional

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsulphered molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsps ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Preparation

  • Using your stand mixer, whisk together the softened butter, adding in the white and brown sugars slowly. Whisky together until the mixture has a light and fluffy texture and has a pale color. About 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed.
  • Switch to the beater attachment and mix in the egg and molasses and beat on medium to low speed until well combined.
  • Gently add in the dry ingredients and mix with the beater until thoroughly combined.

Rest

  • Rest the dough in the fridge, covered for at least 2 hours. This is critical to ensuring that the cookies keep shape and do not melt in the oven.

Shape and Bake

  • Once the dough is chilled and you are ready to bake them, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Fill a small bowl with some sugar to coat the cookie dough balls in.
  • Roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in the sugar until it is evenly coated and place the cookie balls on the lined cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes, or until they have started to crack and have a golden brown color. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. After 5 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to allow to cool completely.