Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies
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  • Number of Servings: 48
Ingredients
1/3 C butter or margarine, softened3/4 C packed Brown Sugar1/4 C dark Molasses1tsp Ginger, ground1tsp Cinnamon, ground1 egg1 tsp baking powder1 1/2 C all purpose wheat flour1/2 C whole wheat flour1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 C granulated sugar
Directions
Beat the Butter on medium-high speed in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes. Beat in the brown sugar. Add the Molasses, Ginger, and Cinnamon, mix thoroughly. Add the Egg. Add the baking powder. Mix in as much of the flour & wheat flour as you can with the electric mixer. Stir in any remaining by hand. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 3-4 cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
Shape into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar mixed with cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-12 minutes, until cookies are set and tops crack.
Makes 48 Cookies
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 53.4
  • Total Fat: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.2 mg
  • Sodium: 22.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 0.7 g

Member Reviews
  • RO_RUNNER
     I'm wondering if maybe the recipe should include a little baking soda & salt? I added some, plus a little vanilla & some crystallized ginger pieces & raisins. They were gone in 2 days. - 2/2/09
  • MRSTEJANO
     These were wonderful! Everyone loved them! Be careful to not bake them too much, though, because they burn easily. - 12/24/08
  • NO-41_RAZZYS_PL
     YUMMY! Doesn't have to be Christmas to ENJOY these! Makes 24-48. Makes balls very small for 48. Bake 10-14 min. Use fork to 'do' criss-cross 'mash' on top before baking. - 1/29/09

    Reply from COOKINNANCY (3/17/14)
    I saw this on pinterest, and was STUNNED to see name. I am honored that they were on a featured list. I had only submitted the recipe for the nutritional data. They are great year round, I often make ginger cookies in spring. You can still see my photo of 8 appropriately sized cookies on a plate.

  • BONGOBETTE
     I used less spice than the recipe called for and now that some time has gone by I'm glad that I did. I originally thought it was a mistake-but the cookies "developed" as cookies do and were really delicious-thanks for a wonderful recipe. - 3/14/09
  • LXENCB
     Good. I tried them and the cookies were soft but I thought the recipe was missing something. I had to make the cookies very small in order to get 48 of them. No wonder it is only 50 calories each. Smile. - 3/3/09

    Reply from COOKINNANCY (3/17/14)
    Yes, they are quite small, a very appropriately sized treat. The photo I submitted with the recipe shows this quite clearly, 8 cookies on a dinner plate.

  • PATTEG
     they were very good. almost got 4 out of them. *Note I bake all of my cookies @ 325 for 15-(17) minutes. Less chance of burning them, and the come out great. I think I will increase the cinnamon though. But THANK YOU! ;) - 1/26/10
  • CALICOGOBYE
     This is very similar to the recipe I have used for years. Will definitely use whole wheat flour the next time. Also, after reading the comments, I'm wondering if the total amount of flour should be reduced to 2 cups. - 12/13/08
  • SMALLS055
     Made these last night and they turned out great. They didn't crack on top as stated and the ones on the bottom rack got a lil burnt. Probably just my baking abilities and not the recipe. Next time I'll cook them for less time than shown above. My co-workers all loved them too :) - 12/24/08
  • COMPLEXITY03
     I had to cook mine for 14 min, and they stayed really round (didn't flatten into cookie shape) since I rolled them into balls like the recipe states - but they tasted yummy! - 12/24/07
  • MBJOSEPH
     These tasted pretty good, although mine didn't crack on the top like it said they would. You will have to make the balls really, really small in order to get 48 out of the dough. - 12/15/07
  • CARPENSM
     These are fantastic! I didn't use all of the flour or all the sugar and cinnamon mixture. I also just gave them a little push down before baking and they turned out perfect!! - 11/29/09
  • RICHNJEN2001
     Mine didn't flatten out either, stayed big & round. I'll fork em next time, and use less flour to get a moister cookie. Tastes good though! BAKING TIP - to get 48 cookies, divide dough into 4 quarters, put 1 quarter on a paper plate, then divide that up into 4 wedges & make 3 cookies out of each one - 4/13/13
  • AMYLT82
     Not everyone in our family likes ginger cookies, but I do. They are nutritious, but no one mentions how Ginger cookies are supposed to be great for you to have in the car for trips to help when someone starts getting car sick. Then you can enjoy your trip feeling well. Thank You! - 12/7/09
  • ELIZALEA
     These cookies are easy to make and the molasses adds a delicious richness to the flavor. I really enjoyed these and shared with friends! - 8/9/09
  • CHEER42009
     my family really enjoyed these...thought the spices were perfect - 6/12/09
  • ~*HAPPY*~
     I'm not a ginger cookie connoisseur, but I tried this recipe and they were delicious! - 3/3/09
  • RICCILYNN
     this is just like my grandmother's recipe from 70 years ago! we love them and make them all year round! - 3/3/09
  • AALLCONK
     Has anyone tried these using splenda brown sugar blend and all whole wheat flour? That would cut a few calories and add alittle more fiber. They sound yummy! - 3/3/09
  • ITALGIRL2009
     Very good, but my results were 24 cookies, so I assumed that I ate two at a time. ;-)) - 12/25/08
  • ROYALTY1022
     This recipe turned out great! I added 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda to recipe. I used 1c of brown sugar instead of 3/4. I was able to get 24 cookies because I didn;t want them to small. The first batch did not flatten so the last batch I flatted with a wet spoon and it turned out perfect...
    - 12/28/09
  • DAMETEMPLAR
     Worth saving for a day of low carbs and able to splurge . . . just too delicious - 12/7/09
  • MYSPARKS7
     These are good, I love to have a couple when I have a hot cup of tea. - 12/7/09
  • ROSIE19531
     The Nutritional Info isn't right. - 12/7/09
  • NEWBIEBAIT
     Fantastic! These are my favourite cookies and my father-in law loves them as well! - 7/28/09
  • KITEFLYINGAL
     absolutely wonderful.. and simple to make.. a keeper for sure - 3/5/09



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