Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookies (Printable Version)
Chewy ginger and molasses cookies with sparkling sugar and signature crinkle texture.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
13 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and packed dark brown sugar until the mixture achieves a light and fluffy consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the unsulphured molasses, large egg, and vanilla extract until fully integrated into the creamed mixture.
05 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredient mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into uniform balls, approximately 1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter.
07 - Toss each dough ball in the granulated sugar to ensure an even coating.
08 - Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced approximately 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies appear puffed, have developed visible cracks, and the centers are just set (they will appear slightly soft).
10 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time
- Perfectly chewy centers with slightly crisp edges
- Makes two dozen cookies from simple pantry ingredients
- Uses classic warming spices for that nostalgic holiday flavor