How to Make Christmas Molasses and Ginger Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas Molasses and Ginger Cookies are a beloved holiday tradition in many households. These soft and chewy cookies are spiced with warm ginger and molasses, making them the perfect treat for the holiday season. The combination of spices and molasses creates a rich and flavorful cookie that is sure to delight your taste buds.

These cookies are perfect for gifting during the holidays or for enjoying as a special treat with a cup of hot cocoa or eggnog. They are also a great addition ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookies

  • 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

    155 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 169mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 211mg