Looking for a quick cookie recipe that captures the holiday spirit? Try this Ginger Molasses cookie recipe. With a prep and cook time of just under 25 minutes, this holiday cookie will soon be a go-to for your whole family!
Recipe by: @kristen.carli
Yield: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients:
🍪 1 ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
🍪 ¾ cup sugar
🍪 1 egg
🍪 ¾ cup molasses
🍪 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
🍪 2 teaspoons baking soda
🍪 ½ teaspoon salt
🍪 ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
🍪 ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
🍪 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
🍪 ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions:
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar. Using the paddle attachment, beat until combined.
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Then, add in the egg and molasses. Beat until combined. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, add the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
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Whisk to combine.
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Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
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Continue to process the stand mixer with the paddle attachment until the dough comes together.
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The dough should be sticky and wet. Chill the dough for at least one hour.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Roll out the dough into several tablespoon sized balls and set 2 inches apart on several baking sheets that have been lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 8 minutes.
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Enjoy!
