Ginger Cookies With Molasses
These Ginger Cookies With Molasses are easy to make, soft and chewy, heartwarming, and delicious. The secret? Use plenty of spices, orange zest, and molasses.
Ingredients
- 125 g unsalted butter softened
- 350 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g brown sugar
- 118 g unsulphured molasses
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp grated orange rind
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sieve the flour, ginger, cinnamon, bicarbonate of soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Using a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy and a pale yellow color, about 2 minutes. Mix in the egg, molasses, and orange rind and beat on medium-low speed until each is combined. Gradually add in the dry ingredient mixture and beat until it is evenly incorporated.
- Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3
- Using your hands, carefully shape the dough into about 20 even-size balls.
- Place the balls well apart on the prepared baking trays, then flatten them slightly with your fingers.
- For a crunchy bite, sprinkle each biscuit with brown or demerara sugar.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the cookies begin to slightly crack on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy. Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days.