Best 7 Dark Molasses Ginger Ginger Cookies Recipes

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"Dark molasses ginger ginger cookies" captivate with their rich, spicy flavor and soft, chewy texture! Dark molasses contributes a deep, caramel-like sweetness while ginger adds warmth and zing! These cookies are a favorite holiday treat, but can be enjoyed all year round! With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create these delicious cookies in the comfort of your own home, filling your kitchen with their enticing aroma!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES (BETTER THAN STARBUCKS!)



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These Best Ever Ginger Molasses Cookies are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside and perfectly flavoured with ginger!

Provided by Chrissie Baker (thebusybaker.ca)

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or powdered ginger)
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/3 cup white sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Add the butter to the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream the butter on medium high speed until it is soft and creamy and the colour begins to turn pale (use a hand mixer if you wish).
  • Add the sugar and beat on medium high speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl a few times.
  • Beat in the eggs on medium high speed one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition.
  • Beat in the molasses and scrape down the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, grated ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Whisk these ingredients together to they're combined and dump the mixture into the bowl of the stand mixer with the butter mixture.
  • Combine the butter mixture and the dry ingredients on low speed just until no streaks of flour remain. You'll have to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times to make sure everything is incorporated.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • After one hour has passed, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and shape it into about 36 balls with your hands, rolling each ball of dough in the white sugar and placing it on a baking sheet prepared with some parchment paper. Remember to space the cookies out appropriately...this recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies so you'll likely need to bake 3 or more sheets of cookies.
  • Bake each sheet of cookies for 10-11 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • When you remove the baking sheet from the oven, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet until they've cooled almost completely. This will help them achieve that soft and chewy texture as they continue to bake on the inside even after they've been removed from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 175 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g

GRANDMA'S® MOLASSES GINGER COOKIES



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Soft and chewy ginger cookies that will have everyone asking for more. Recipe courtesy of Sue Hoagland.

Provided by Grandma's Molasses

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 sticks butter, softened
¾ cup Grandma's® Original Molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon Clabber Girl® Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Clabber Girl® Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Cloves
1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Ground Ginger
1 tablespoon Spice Islands ® Ground Saigon Cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whip together sugar, butter, molasses, egg, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices until dough comes together. Wrap well and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar to coat. Arrange on rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

DARK MOLASSES GINGER GINGER COOKIES



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It doesn't get any easier than this! With a double snap of ginger, these dark, soft, chewy cookies keep well and freeze well. (You wouldn't guess that these are a drop cookie.) =)

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup margarine
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
2 eggs
3 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Beat margarine, sugar, salt, molasses, ginger and eggs together in a large bowl for one minute.
  • Sift flour and baking soda and add to molasses mixture.
  • Drop by teaspoonsful on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten using the flat bottom of a glass dipped in water.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Remove the very soft cookies to a cooling rack using a spatula.

CHEWY GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES



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Molasses adds sweetness to these cookies and gives chewiness to every bite. Eat at least one warm right off the cooling rack with a tumbler of cold milk.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield Makes: about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add the molasses and egg and beat until lighter in color, about 3 minutes. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until well blended.
  • Using a tablespoon, form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place each ball 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden and crackled, 12 to 15 minutes; the cookies will still be a little soft. Baking these in 3 batches one sheet at a time gets you the nice, crackly top. The second sheet of cookies can stay on the counter until ready to bake. Form the remaining dough, roll the balls in sugar and place on the now cooled first baking sheet. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, and then remove to a rack to cool completely.

GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES



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This cookie is for the true spice lover. I just love the smell of the house when they are baking and was so fortunate to be one of my friend Lisa's taste-tester's for this recipe (and of course promptly asked for the recipe). I can't remember how many this makes so yield time is estimated. I generally make my cookies using a smaller cookie scoop so we can enjoy them longer. Oh, and if you don't have a lot of time to make these, you can omit the chilling time and they will still turn out--I'm honestly not sure if I ever chill the dough when I'm making these...rebel, I know. ;-)

Provided by misscrys79

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h51m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons candied ginger, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup unsulphured molasses, mild flavor
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 2-3 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.Combine the sugar and candied ginger in a food processor and grind until fine.
  • Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, wisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and molasses and mix well.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices and sift into the butter mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to blend.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
  • Using a #20 cookie scoop or a 1/4 cup measure, scoop balls of dough, and gently flatten to form 2-1/2 to 3 inch discs.
  • Roll each disc in the ginger sugar, and place on the lined cookie sheet, leaving about 3 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes, until just golden brown around the edges, but still slightly soft. Do not overbake.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately slide the paper or mat onto a metal rack to cool.
  • I use a small cookie scoop for these to make smaller (and more!) cookies. Start out baking them for 8 minutes and then adjust the time accordingly.

CHRISTMAS MOLASSES AND GINGER COOKIES



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I got this recipe out of one of my mother's cookbooks and tried it one Christmas Eve with her. They were amazing! My brother even loved them, and he is the pickiest person I know. When they were done I threw one to my dog. They are now his favorite treat of all. Hopefully, you will love this recipe as much as we do!

Provided by puzzleperson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups molasses
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup butter, softened
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Beat molasses, brown sugar, and butter together in a bowl until smooth. Mix flour, eggs, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and salt into molasses mixture until incorporated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heavily flour a cloth-covered work surface.
  • Roll dough on the floured cloth into 1/4-inch thick cookies; cut with cookie cutters if desired. Arrange cookies 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm to the touch, about 8 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 168.7 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CHEWY GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Cookies with crisp edges, soft middle, and rich, spiced flavor that stays fresh for days.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2.25 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
.5 teaspoon ground cloves
.5 teaspoon kosher salt
.75 cup unsalted butter
.5 cup granulated sugar
.5 cup packed brown sugar
.5 cup unsulphured molasses
1 egg large egg
raw sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the molasses and mix on medium-high speed until well combined. Add the egg and continue mixing until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  • Transfer the dough to an airtight container and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until chilled.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Use an 2 ounce scoop to portion the cookies onto the baking sheet, spacing evenly. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Fill a small bowl with raw sugar, then roll each dough ball in the sugar until completely coated. Return to the baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, until they begin to crack slightly on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely..
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 19 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger provides a more intense flavor than ground ginger.
  • Grate the ginger finely: This will help the ginger distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Use dark molasses: Dark molasses has a richer flavor than light molasses and will produce a chewier cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

These dark molasses ginger cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, spicy ginger flavor, and hint of molasses, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these dark molasses ginger cookies a try!

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