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Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies with Orange Zest

A close-up of several soft, chewy ginger molasses cookies coated in sparkling sugar on a white plate.
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Chewy, spiced molasses cookies with bright orange zest, perfect for holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar.
  6. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. For crackly tops, bake for the full 12 minutes.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, bake for 10 minutes. For chewier cookies with crackly tops, bake for 12 minutes.
  • You can substitute lemon zest for orange zest if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These cookies freeze well. Freeze baked cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

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