Ginger Molasses Cookies
on Oct 28, 2025
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Spice up your cookie jar! These Ginger Molasses Cookies are chewy and sweet with a triple dose of ginger, oil, and warming spices.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
When the weather turns cool and the holidays approach, nothing beats the warm, comforting scent of Ginger Molasses Cookies baking in the oven. This isn’t just any recipe; this is a true Triple Ginger powerhouse, featuring three types of ginger for an unparalleled depth of flavor.
If you love a soft, chewy molasses cookie with a perfect crinkly top and a burst of spice, you’ve found your new favorite! This recipe is a seasonal must-make and one of the best Christmas cookies you’ll ever bake.
Ingredient List
- Vegetable Oil– Creates a wonderfully moist crumb
- Molasses– Use unsulphured, dark molasses for the best flavor.
- Sugar
- Egg– be sure to have your eggs at room temperature before baking with them
- Baking Soda
- Flour
- Cloves– raditional spices that provide that deep, comforting “gingerbread” warmth.
- Ginger–
- Cinnamon– For a rich, warm aroma
- Grated Ginger– you can grate this with a zester for a small size
- Candied Ginger– Chopped candied ginger (or crystalized ginger) is mixed into the dough, providing chewy pockets of sweet
- Salt– always need some salt to even out the sweet
Pro Tip
- These Triple Ginger Molasses Cookies are an absolute staple for any holiday cookie tray. Their deep color, crackled surface, and intoxicating aroma make them a gorgeous addition to gifting boxes or served alongside a cup of coffee or tea.
- Plus, because they stay soft and chewy for days in an airtight container, they are perfect for make-ahead baking and meal prepping for your sweet tooth!
Recipe Tip
Can I freeze this dough?
- Yes, this dough holds up well in the freezer till you are ready to bake them. Be sure to scoop your cookies dough balls before you freeze so they are easy to pop in the oven.
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Ginger Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon ground clover
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- ½ cup chopped candied ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Sugar to roll dough in
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll in sugar to coat.
- Place balls of dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet and press down slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
