How to Make Grandma's Molasses Ginger Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the scent of warm, spicy ginger cookies baking in the oven. The combination of molasses, ginger, and warming spices creates a nostalgic aroma that brings back memories of cozy, festive holiday gatherings and time spent with family. These Grandma's Molasses Ginger Cookies are a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations, and they are sure to become a staple in your own holiday baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • ¾ cup Grandma's® Original Molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Clabber Girl® Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Clabber Girl® Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Ground Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Spice Islands ® Ground Saigon Cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • In a large bowl, whip together sugar, butter, molasses, egg, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon until dough comes together. Wrap well and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar to coat. Arrange on rimmed baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 12mg