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These Delicious Soft Ginger Cookies remind me of a molasses cookie. And it’s no secret that I absolutely love Molasses Cookies. I’ve posted several molasses cookie recipes like my Fat Archie’s and my Soft Molasses Cookies recipe.
These cookies are so good that they may skyrocket to #1 of my all-time favorite cookies to make. A soft moist cookie with a nice hint of ginger. Make sure you refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 2 hours before you bake them!
These soft ginger cookies are perfect for the holiday season or whenever you're in the mood for a spicy-sweet cookie. For me that is always!
💭 Ingredient Substitution
I often get asked what a good substitute for molasses would be. Not sure if it's because they don't have any on hand or simply don't like the flavor.
You have a few options as far as substitutes go: dark corn syrup, maple syrup, honey or even some dark brown sugar with a little water added to it.
Remember that substituting for one of these ingredients will alter the overall flavor of this recipe.
For more great recipes with Molasses, I suggest you check these recipes out:
📋 Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Soft Ginger Cookies recipe (see recipe card for quantities): All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cornstarch, Salt, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Unsalted Butter, Light Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Molasses and White Sugar.
🥣 How to Make Soft Ginger Cookies
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon and ground cloves. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Beat in the egg until thoroughly combined. Mix in the vanilla extract and molasses.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to form the dough into a ball, and then roll the ball in the white sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 to 11 minutes being careful not to overbake.
Let the cookies cool for several minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
📖 Recipe
Delicious Soft Ginger Cookies
Equipment
- Bowl for Mixing
- Cookie Scoop
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup White Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ⅓ Cup Molasses
- ½ Cup White Sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon and ground cloves. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Beat in the egg until thoroughly combined. Mix in the vanilla extract and molasses.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to form the dough into a ball, and then roll the ball in the white sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes being careful not to overbake.
- Let the cookies cool for several minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
Jake
I just love soft cookies and these are right on. These cookies have the taste of ginger combined with molasses which makes them delicious.