Soft-Baked Gingersnap Molasses Cookies

Name: Soft-Baked Gingersnap Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (I prefer Grandma’s brand; do not use blackstrap); 1 egg, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; optional: 1 cup (180g) butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Prep:2h 15minCook:10min

Soft-style and super thick gingersnap molasses cookies. Enjoy them with chocolate chips, white chocolate, or butterscotch. Or simply plain - my favorite way.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:09:08 GMT