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Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies with Crackle Tops

A stack of four chewy, dark brown ginger molasses cookies coated in sparkling sugar crystals on a white plate.
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Bake classic, soft, and chewy ginger molasses cookies that feature deep molasses flavor and aromatic holiday spices. These cookies develop beautiful crackle tops and are simple enough for any home baker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup extra granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a stiff dough. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a shallow dish.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball completely in the extra sugar to coat.
  7. Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will flatten and develop cracks as they cool.

Notes

  • For the chewiest texture, slightly underbake the cookies. They firm up as they cool.
  • If you want a stronger ginger flavor, add 1 teaspoon of ground white pepper to the spice mix.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to one week, making them great for gifting. Consider them an alternative to standard meal planning for holiday treats.

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