Deep dark ginger molasses cookies are spicy and delightful and deserved to be savored slowly. Their chewy, soft texture makes these a perfect bite with coffee or even perhaps scotch straight up. This is a grown up cookie that will have you reaching for more.

Deep, dark and gingery is what sets this cookie apart from others. Yes, it does contain chocolate, but it isn’t the chocolate that hooks you. It’s the spiciness of the ginger, that makes this ginger molasses cookie so delightful in these colder months. This soft and chewy cookie is meant to warm your insides. Not too sweet and not too spicy, you should be a ginger lover if you want to try these.

Planning a variety of cookies for gifting requires a bit of thought. In my case I think of who I might be gifting these too. I always plan something sweet and basic because everyone loves the traditional cookie. Oatmeal or chocolate chip anyone? Then I like to make one with spice, and ginger cookies are different than spice cookies. But be careful, because mixing too many cookies in the same box can be a disaster. Soft cookies dry out when mixed with crisp cookies and strong flavors can easily be absorbed by other cookies. You don’t want the chocolate chips, tasting like ginger, do you? I didn’t think so.

In my opinion, it is best to seperate cookies to avoid the above consequences. I know…lots of wrapping and yes it is ok to put them on one big plate if you think they will be eaten right away. If not, think of neutral cookies and textures that all blend well together. Shortbread nuggets are crispy and do well in their own jar, but mixed on a plate with these ginger molasses cookies could spell disaster for both. Consider this when baking cookies. So far I’ve made two different types of icebox cookies that I can package together. I’ve made a couple of drop cookies that will get their own plate. And then the spicy cookies will get theirs. Last but not least I always make some sort of candy whether it’s fudge or bark or brittle. Plus you can always add some slices of fruitcake if you like.

Enjoy these ginger molasses cookies with a friend. Or even your husband! Sip something warm and take a minute to relax. These cookies are perfect for that.

There are so many varieties of ginger and molasses cookies. Check out these: Chewy Gingersnaps from That Skinny Chick Can Bake and from Saving Room for Dessert are these cute ginger molasses cookies filled with caramel.

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Ginger Molasses Cookies

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews

• Author: Abbe Odenwalder
• Prep Time: 20 Minutes
• Cook Time: 6-8 Minutes
• Total Time: 30 Minutes
• Yield: About 40 Cookies 1x
• Category: Cookies
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

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1 stick or 1/2 c unsalted butter

1 T freshly grated ginger or from the tube

1 1/2 c flour

1/2 c cocoa powder

2 t baking soda

1 t cinnamon

1 t ground ginger

1 t kosher salt

1/3 c sugar

1/2 c molasses

1 large egg

Sanding sugar

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Instructions

Heat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment.

Melt butter. Add fresh ginger. Let stand a few minutes while you prepare the dough.

In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger and salt.

In a medium bowl whisk sugar, molasses, egg and ginger butter. Using a spatula, slowly mix into dry ingredients, until no dry spots remain.

At this point you may need to chill your dough. (I did.) When mixture is able, roll small balls of dough, about the size of a quarter.) Roll the balls in sanding sugar and place on prepared baking sheets.

Bake until just puffed and baked through about 6-8 minutes. Cool before eating!

Store for  few days wrapped tightly at room temperature.

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Notes

Thanks New York Times.

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