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Five round, golden-brown Ginger Sugar Cookies with a sugar-coated, cracked surface are arranged on white parchment paper, with a few sparkling sugar granules scattered nearby.
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20 Minute Ginger Molasses Cookies

These Ginger Sugar Cookies are the cozy holiday cookies you’ll bake on repeat. They’re soft on the inside, perfectly spiced, and rolled in crunchy turbinado sugar that gives every bite the best sparkle. Made with molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger, this classic cookie belongs on every Christmas cookie tray.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, ginger
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Lora

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup molasses I used blackstrap
  • 2 ¼ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Sugar for rolling I used turbinado

Instructions

  • Cream butter and gradually add brown sugar. Continue to beat until fluffy.
  • Add egg and molasses to butter mixture. Beat until evenly blended.
  • Combine flour with baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll the dough into small balls and roll around in the sugar. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place balls of dough at least 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, until firm.
  • Let sit on baking sheet for 1 minutes, then remove to racks to cool.

Notes

Expert Tips for Perfect Molasses Ginger Cookies

  • Chill the dough so the cookies don’t overspread in the oven.
  • Use turbinado sugar for extra crunch and shine.
  • Don’t overbake—they firm up as they cool.
  • Try fresh ginger if you want a stronger ginger kick (½ teaspoon grated).
  • Light vs. blackstrap molasses:
    • Blackstrap creates a darker, deeper, slightly less sweet cookie.
    • Regular molasses gives a milder, classic flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg