Starbucks Copycat Ginger Molasses Cookies
Delightful ginger molasses cookies that are a perfect balance of soft and crunchy, capturing the essence of autumn with warm spices and a sweet sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and airy.
- Mix in the molasses and egg, ensuring they are fully combined.
- Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and combine until a thick dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, and flatten slightly before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, watching closely until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For a twist, try adding chocolate chips or substituting honey for molasses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg