Ginger Molasses Cookies
These Ginger Molasses Cookies are made with rich brown butter, warm ginger spice, and a chewy center with crisp edges. A cozy cookie perfect for the holidays or anytime you crave deep caramel flavor with a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9–11 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 8 large cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
9 tablespoons unsalted butter (127g)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed (96g)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (48g)
3 tablespoons molasses
2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (135g)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Brown the butter: In a nonstick heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, melt butter and cook, stirring constantly, until amber-colored and nutty, about 5–7 minutes. Immediately transfer to a large heat-proof bowl and cool for 5 minutes.
2. Mix wet ingredients: Add both sugars to the brown butter and whisk for 1 minute. Add molasses and stir until thick. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla for 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy.
3. Add dry ingredients: Add flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
4. Chill: Scoop 8 cookie portions (2½–3 tbsp each) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange dough 3 inches apart on two lined sheets if needed. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges set and centers look slightly underbaked. Cool 15–30 minutes on the pan before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3–5 days, or refrigerate up to 1 week.
Freezing: Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 325°F for 12–14 minutes.
Pro Tip: Don’t skip browning the butter — it deepens the cookie’s toffee-like flavor.
Nutrition: 38g carbohydrates per cookie (calculated for diabetes management).
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