Description
Cozy, chewy, and full of warm spices—these Ginger Molasses Oatmeal Cookies bring comfort to your kitchen. Rich molasses, rolled oats, and the nostalgic flavor of ginger make them perfect for sharing or enjoying any time you need a sweet hug.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup molasses
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone.
2. Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy; beat in molasses.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves (if using), and salt.
5. Mix dry ingredients into wet just until combined—do not overmix.
6. Fold in rolled oats evenly.
7. Scoop dough rounded tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
9. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes then transfer to cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
For chewier centers, bake at the lower end of the baking time.
Let butter soften but not melt for best texture.
Use good quality molasses for the deepest flavor.
Chill dough if it feels too soft before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg