Ginger molasses cookies have that same sweet spicy flavor as gingerbread cookies, but they are easier to make, no rolling pins or cookie cutters needed! These molasses crinkle cookies will become a favorite Christmas cookie!
1stickunsalted butter, room temperatureequal to 1/2 cup
1cupgranulated sugar
1largeegg
¼cupunsulfured molasses
Instructions
In a mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger and salt.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add in the egg and molasses, beat again to combine, 60 seconds.
Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing on low or by hand with a spatula.
Use a cookie scoop to form balls. My dough balls were about 2 tablespoons large. Place the dough balls close together on a silicone lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, pre-heat the oven to 350ºF. Place 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl for rolling the cookies. Roll each ball in the sugar.
Place about 8 cookies about 2 inches apart on a silicone lined baking sheet. Bake in batches as needed. Bake for 13-15 minutes.
Notes
I have made these cookies multiple times with King Arthur’s Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour with great success.