Bourbon Ginger Molasses Cookies
These Bourbon Ginger Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy with a hint of bourbon to bring the traditional cookie up a notch.
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 159kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking soda
- 1 ½ Tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (3 sticks) at room temperature
- 2 ¼ cups light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup molasses NOT blackstrap kind
- 4 Tablespoons bourbon any kind
- ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a handheld mixer, beat together the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and orange zest and beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl.
- Slowly add in the eggs and beat well with each addition. Add in molasses and bourbon until well combined. Slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Be careful not to over mix.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap directly onto the dough (like you would with guacamole) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. This will keep the dough from drying out.
When it's baking time
- Preheat oven to 350ËšF. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Create 1" balls of dough using your hands to make the balls as smooth as possible. Roll balls in granulated sugar and place on baking sheet 2" apart.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies have slightly cracked on top. Be careful not to over bake.
Notes
Once cookies can be moved, allow cookies to cool on cooling rack. Eat right away or store in airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg