Beef Free Classic Molasses Ginger Cookies
Warm spices, deep molasses, and that signature crackled sugar crust — these cookies are the kind of thing that disappears from the counter before they've even fully cooled. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves gives every bite a bold, aromatic kick that feels festive any time of year. Unsulfured molasses is the secret weapon here, lending a rich, slightly bitter depth that balances the sweetness perfectly. The dough gets chilled before baking, which helps the cookies hold their shape and develop that chewy, tender center with just-set edges. Rolling each ball in granulated sugar before it hits the oven is what creates that beautiful crackled top and a subtle crunch in every bite. This is a naturally meat-free bake built entirely on pantry staples — butter, flour, sugar, egg, and spices — so there's nothing complicated to source or swap out. Whether you're baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, this is the kind of classic cookie recipe worth keeping on permanent rotation.
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24 servings
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus ¼ cup for rolling
- ⅓ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
- 2
Beat the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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