Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies

Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies are soft, chewy cookies with a rich molasses flavor and just the right balance of warm spices. Rolled in coarse sugar before baking, these cookies have crisp edges and tender centers, making them a favorite for holiday baking and everyday treats alike.

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Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies

Soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies with warm spices and a sugar-coated exterior. A classic cookie perfect for holidays or everyday baking.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening or butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 Tablespoons molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• coarse sugar

Instructions

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.

  In a large bowl, cream together shortening, egg, sugar, and molasses until smooth.

  Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.

  Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll into balls.

  Roll each dough ball in coarse sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.

  Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.

  Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

• Do not overbake — cookies will firm up as they cool.

  These cookies store well and stay soft for several days.

  Perfect for holiday cookie trays or gifting.