Description
Soft, chewy molasses cookies with a striking sugary crackle crust and warm ginger notes. A Disney-inspired treat that tastes like a walk down Main Street.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and molasses until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American