Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Molasses Ginger Cookies
Warm spices, deep molasses, and that satisfying crackle-top finish make these cookies one of the most comforting things you can pull out of the oven. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves fills your kitchen with an aroma that's genuinely hard to resist, and the flavor is rich without being overwhelming. When you're nursing, keeping nourishing, satisfying snacks on hand matters — and having something homemade means you know exactly what's in every bite, with no mystery additives or preservatives to second-guess. Unsulfured molasses brings a deep, slightly bittersweet backbone that pairs beautifully with the warm spice blend, and it also adds a small but welcome boost of iron and minerals that breastfeeding bodies can appreciate. The dough comes together quickly and chills in the fridge, so you can prep it during a nap window and bake when you're ready. Rolling each ball in sugar before baking gives the cookies that gorgeous sparkly crust and a gentle crunch that gives way to a chewy, tender center — the kind of texture that makes it very hard to stop at one.
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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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