{"id":"f613cd09-941f-44bc-93e2-faa147a6be72","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f613cd09-941f-44bc-93e2-faa147a6be72","source_url":"https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/molasses-cookies-old-fashioned/","title":"Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies","description":"My Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are easy to make with less than 10 ingredients, with a soft, chewy texture kids and adults love year-round.","servings":25,"servings_text":"25","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT12M","total_time":"PT152M","image_url":"https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Molasses-Cookies-thumbnail.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 large egg (, at room temperature)","item":"large egg","quantity":1,"preparation":", at room temperature"},{"text":"1 cup (8 oz/225 g) granulated sugar","item":"(8 oz/225 g) granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"⅔ cup (5 fl oz/150 ml) vegetable oil","item":"(5 fl oz/150 ml) vegetable oil","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"⅓ cup (4 oz/115 g) molasses","item":"(4 oz/115 g) molasses","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 ¼ cups (11 ¼ oz/319 g) all-purpose flour","item":"(11 1/4 oz/319 g) all-purpose flour","quantity":2.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1½ teaspoons ground ginger","item":"ground ginger","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon ground nutmeg","item":"ground nutmeg","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"⅓ cup (2½ oz/71 g) granulated sugar","item":"(2 1/2 oz/71 g) granulated sugar","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, oil and molasses.","section":"To Make the Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough"},{"number":2,"text":"In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt.","section":"To Make the Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough"},{"number":3,"text":"Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix to form a dough. Chill the dough in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. (At this point the dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month).","section":"To Make the Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough"},{"number":4,"text":"Using a 1 tablespoon measure, scoop the chilled dough and roll into balls.","section":"To Make the Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough"},{"number":5,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃) fan assist. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.","section":"To Coat the Ginger Molasses Cookies"},{"number":6,"text":"In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Roll each dough ball until evenly coated, then place them 2 inches (5 cm) apart on your prepared baking sheets.","section":"To Coat the Ginger Molasses Cookies"},{"number":7,"text":"Bake the cookies for 8 -10  minutes, or until golden and crackly on top. Take care not to over bake as they won't be chewy if you do.","section":"To Bake the Ginger Molasses Cookies"},{"number":8,"text":"Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.","section":"To Bake the Ginger Molasses Cookies"},{"number":9,"text":"Enjoy with a cup of tea! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.","section":"To Serve and Store the Ginger Molasses Cookies"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:56:38.32575+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:56:38.32575+00:00"}