Grandma's Molasses Ginger Cookies

Soft and chewy, Grandma's molasses ginger cookies have plenty of warming spices. They'll have everyone asking for more.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• ¾ cup Grandma's® Original Molasses
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.