Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp espresso powder or instant coffee
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: white chocolate chips or melted white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the molasses, egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate after cooling.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of black pepper or chopped crystallized ginger.
- Dip half in chocolate for a festive look.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excess spreading.
- Store with a slice of bread or apple to maintain softness.
- Use unsulphured molasses for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
