How to Make Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Hey cookie lovers!

If you’re craving a warm, spiced treat with a soft, chewy texture and just the right amount of zing — I’ve got the perfect recipe.

These Chewy Ginger Cookies are made with molasses, cinnamon, and ginger for that classic holiday flavor, but they’re so good, I make them all year round. Best part? No chill time and super easy to whip up.

Ready to fill your kitchen with cozy vibes? Let’s bake!

Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Image: theslowtable.com / Photograph by Alyssa

Ingredients for Chewy GInger Molasses Cookies

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

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add Egg and Molasses

Beat in the egg and molasses until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

Step 6: Roll and Bake

Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until the tops are crinkly and the edges are set (but centers should still look soft!).

Step 7: Cool and Enjoy

Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for days of chewy goodness!

How to Make Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Recipe by The Slow Table TeamCourse: DessertDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

110

kcal

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Directions

• Preheat and Prep
  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cream Butter and Sugar
  In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add Egg and Molasses
  Beat in the egg and molasses until smooth and fully combined.
• Mix Dry Ingredients
  In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
• Combine Wet and Dry
  Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
• Roll and Bake
  Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  Bake for 10–12 minutes until the tops are crinkly and the edges are set (but centers should still look soft!).
• Cool and Enjoy
  Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for days of chewy goodness!

Soft, Spiced, and Seriously Addictive Chewy Ginger Cookies

These chewy ginger cookies are the ultimate comfort treat — simple to make, packed with flavor, and perfect with a hot cup of tea or milk.