Name: Ginger Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American

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Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add the butter, 1 cup of sugar and the brown sugar, and use a mixer to cream together until it's light and fluffy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing between each.

Add the molasses and mix until incorporated.

To a separate bowl, add the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt and whisk until combined.

Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until the mixture is just combined. Be careful not to over mix.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar to a small bowl.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball into the sugar until it’s fully coated.

Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies begin to slightly crack on top.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool for 4-5 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to continue cooling.

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Brown Your Butter First 🧈
Melt butter over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma before creaming with sugars—this deepens the spice flavors and adds sophisticated complexity to your cookies.
Bloom Your Spices in Molasses 🌶️
Warm the molasses slightly and whisk in your ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves before mixing with other ingredients to awaken their essential oils and intensify their warm, spiced character.
Chill Dough for Superior Chewiness ❄️
Refrigerate your dough for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before baking—this prevents spreading and creates that signature chewy center with slightly crispy edges grandma's cookies had.
Roll in Sugar Before Baking 🍪
After chilling, roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking to create a beautiful crackled, candied exterior that adds textural contrast and visual appeal.
Underbake Slightly for Optimal Texture ⏱️
Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still jiggle slightly—they'll continue cooking on the pan and achieve that irresistible chewy consistency as they cool.