Molasses Ginger Sourdough Cookies
Chewy ginger molasses sourdough cookies have a mix of sweet molasses and warm ginger, giving them a delicious sweet and spicy taste. With a slightly crispy edge and a chewy center, these are one of our favorite cookies that are easy to whip up and use up some sourdough discard.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 82 grams unsalted butter, softened (about 6 Tablespoons)
- 240 grams granulated sugar (about 1 cup)
- 1 large egg (about 50 grams)
- 90 grams molasses (see recipe notes, about 1/4 cup)
- 60 grams sourdough discard (see recipe notes)
- 290 grams all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
- 12 grams baking soda (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 grams salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 5 grams ground ginger (about 2 teaspoons)
- 3 grams ground cinnamon (about 1 teaspoon)
- granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F convection. See recipe notes for alternatives to convection baking.
- 2
To the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat the softened butter for about a minute until light and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar. Cream together until fluffy and smooth.
- 3
Crack the egg and add it to the butter/sugar mixture. Whip together with the beaters until the egg is fully incorporated. Add the sourdough discard and molasses. Mix again with the mixer until smooth and combined.
- 4
To a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Whisk together to combine.
- 5
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until the wet and dry ingredients are incorporated.
- 6
Scoop the cookie dough into small, 2 Tablespoon sized balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and stick on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- 7
Bake cookies in a preheated, 375 degrees F oven on convection bake for about 7-8 minutes. After 7-8 minutes, the cookies should be puffy with the edges just a little crispy. Let the cookies cool on a baking sheet for 5-10 minutes until they set up completely. If you don't have the convection bake feature, bake the cookies at 375 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes. Enjoy!