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Best Easy No Chill Molasses Gingerbread Cookies

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These cozy molasses gingerbread cookies skip the chilling step entirely—no waiting, no fridge space required. They come together in one bowl, bake up in about ten minutes, and fill your whole house with that warm, holiday smell.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup (110 grams) unsulfured molasses (e.g., Grandma’s or Brer Rabbit)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and packed brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  3. Pour in the molasses, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until fully combined and smooth. Scrape the bowl again.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or stirring by hand. Stop as soon as the flour disappears. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  6. Pour the granulated sugar into a shallow bowl. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out rounded tablespoons of dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then roll in the granulated sugar until fully coated.
  7. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Do not chill the dough.
  8. Bake immediately for 9-11 minutes. The cookies should look puffed, crackled on top, and set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For softer cookies, bake for 9 minutes. For slightly crispier edges, go to 11 minutes. Room temperature ingredients are crucial for best results. Spray measuring cup with nonstick spray before measuring molasses for easy release. Bake one sheet at a time on the center rack for even results.

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