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    Published: Dec 23, 2019 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 7 Comments

    Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies

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    Quick and Easy Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe that is gluten-free, dairy-free, full of warmth, and delish! The best chewy ginger crinkle cookies ever!

    Ginger molasses cookies on a table with sugar sprinkles all over

     

    It's cookie time! Yay!!!!! 

    Our Ginger Molasses Cookies recipe is quick and easy to make, and super yummy. They are also known as chewy ginger crinkle cookies.

    These cookies are full of warmth and made with ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, molasses, and sugar, among other ingredients. 

    They make the perfect edible holiday gift, without breaking the bank. 

    Ready to learn how to make them? 

     

    HOW TO MAKE GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES RECIPE

    • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and reserve. 
    • Then, cream Crisco with sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer at low speed until homogeneous.
    • Next, sift flour into the bowl and add baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix in until combined.
    • Whisk in molasses and the egg until combined. Transfer the dough to a surface lined with plastic wrap and form a log.

     

    ginger molasses cookie dough over a surface lined with plastic wrap

     

     

    • Wrap well and place in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight.
    • Using a tablespoon as measurement, roll dough into balls and then in sugar. Place onto the lined sheet, making sure to leave about 2 inches apart bewteen them. 

     

    ginger spice cookies rolled into balls onto a baking sheet before baking

     

    • Bake for about 11-13 minutes or until set. Transfer baking sheet to a rack and let ginger spice cookies cool. Enjoy! 

    COOK'S NOTES FOR CHEWY GINGER CRINKLE COOKIES

    a pile of ginger molasses cookies with crumbles on the side

     

     

    • These chewy ginger crinkle cookies are molasses cookies with ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
    • You can substitute the same amount of all-purpose flour for gluten-free flour.
    • They are both gluten-free and dairy-free. 
    • STORE Ginger Molasses Cookies in a clean airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days. Freeze unbaked dough (without rolling in sugar) as well as baked cookies for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge! 

     

    WHAT KIND OF MOLASSES DO YOU USE FOR COOKIES?

    You can use regular dark molasses, although the best type is unsulphured molasses –which has the best flavor and is made out of sun-ripened cane that has grown 12-15 months. 
     

    CAN I USE BLACKSTRAP INSTEAD OF REGULAR MOLASSES?

    In theory you can use blackstrap at the same amount that the recipe calls for molasses. But be aware that you will wind up with a baked good with a quite strong aftertaste.
     
    Blackstrap is darker and has a much stronger flavor than regular molasses. 
     

    OTHER COOKIE RECIPES:

    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies (Sugar-Free)
    • Pumpkin Spice Latter Breakfast Cookies (No Bake)
    • Walnut Cookies (No Chill)
    • Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies (Low Carb/GF)
    • Pecan Cookie Balls (No Bake)
    • Cinnamon Cookies Recipe  (with Salted Dulce de Leche -- GF)
    • Eggnog Cardamom Cookies (GF) 
    • Maple Syrup Cookies
    • Italian Christmas Cookies
    • Lemon Crinkle Cookies

     

     

    PIN & ENJOY!

    chewy ginger crinkle cookies on a rack with sugar sprinkles othe the side

     

     

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    Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe

    Ginger Molasses Cookies recipe that is both gluten-free and dairy-free. The best quick and easy chewy ginger crinkle cookies ever!
    Course:Dessert
    Cuisine:American
    Keywords:chewy ginger crinkle cookies, cookie recipes, ginger crinkle cookies, ginger molasses cookies, ginger molasses cookies recipe, ginger spice cookies
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 11 minutes
    Servings 35
    Calories115 kcal
    Author Denise Browning
    Cost $ 0.15 cents per cookie

    Equipment

    • mixer
    • oven

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup solid shortening (Crisco)
    • 2 cup sugar plus extra ½ cup to roll cookies
    • 2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour sifted (if desired, use a NON GF flour -- same amount)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • 1 large egg room temp

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and reserve. 
    • Cream shortening with sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer at low speed until homogeneous. Sift flour into the bowl and add baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix in until combined. Whisk in molasses and the egg until combined.
    • Transfer the dough to a surface lined with plastic wrap and form a log. Wrap and place to rest in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight. Using a tablespoon as measurement, roll dough into balls and then in sugar.  Place onto the lined sheet, leaving about 2 inches apart between them. 
    • Bake for about 11-13 minutes or until set. Transfer pan to a rack and let Ginger Molasses Cookies cool completely. Enjoy! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Raymund says

      December 23, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      Thats a nice cookie for this festive season.
      Merry Christmas to you and your family!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        January 05, 2020 at 4:58 pm

        SO glad to see you here Raymund! I hope you had a very Merry Xmas. Yes, this honey baked ham recipe is easy to make and so delicious.

        Reply
    2. 2pots2cook says

      December 26, 2019 at 3:56 am

      5 stars
      So easy and delish my dear ! Happy holidays 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        January 05, 2020 at 4:56 pm

        Thank you so much! These ginger molasses cookies are gluten-free and quite easy and delish. I hope you had a very Merry Xmas.

        Reply
    3. Rachel AD says

      November 04, 2021 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe and have baked it many times now, tried and true! I also drizzle them with a powdered sugar icing after cooling. I use bob's red mill gf cup for cup flour. Thank you for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 05, 2021 at 7:09 pm

        Hi Rachel! Thank you for trying our gluten-free ginger molasses cookies. I am so glad you enjoyed them... and yes a dust of powdered sugar on top gives them a very holiday-ish feel. Wishing you Happy Holidays!

        Reply

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