🍪 Ginger Molasses Christmas Cookies

Here’s the complete, classic holiday recipe for 🎄 Ginger Molasses Christmas Cookies — soft, chewy, warmly spiced, and perfect for cozy winter baking. The smell alone feels like Christmas! 🍪✨

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🍪 Ginger Molasses Christmas Cookies

⭐ Overview:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Servings: 24 cookies
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cuisine: American Holiday Baking

🧂 Ingredients

🧈 Dry Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

🍯 Wet Ingredients:

• ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup (60 ml) unsulfured molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

🍬 For Rolling:

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

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Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

1. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
2. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and molasses until well combined.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
2. Mix on low speed until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (this helps the dough firm up and flavors meld).

Step 4: Shape the Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each in granulated sugar.
3. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍫 Optional Add-Ins:

• ¼ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger for extra spice.
• ½ cup white chocolate chips or dark chocolate drizzle for a festive twist.

💡 Chef’s Tips

• Don’t overbake — the secret to soft cookies is pulling them out just as the edges firm up.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
• Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months — just roll into balls and freeze.

🎁 Holiday Touch

• Drizzle cooled cookies with white chocolate and a sprinkle of red or green sugar for a Christmas-ready look.
• Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday platters, or edible gifts!

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