chewy chocolate ginger molasses cookies

 

This recipe is the perfect combination for my family, especially my husband.  He loves chocolate the most but really loves a good ginger molasses cookie.  This morning my kids were nibbling at the leftovers from last night.

chewy chocolate ginger molasses cookies (Costco Connection magazine, October 2021)

3/4 cup butter, melted

1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling

1/3 cup molasses

1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 cup chocolate chips

Whisk melted butter, sugars and molasses in a large bowl.  Whisk in fresh ginger, egg and vanilla.  Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl and stir until combined (dough will be soft).  Stir in chocolate chips.  Chill dough for at least 2 ours of overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease 2 baking trays or line with parchment paper.

Portion 1 tablespoon of dough and shape into a ball.  Roll each cookie in granulated sugar to coat and place on the baking trays, 2 inches apart.  Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until they crinkle and feel set at the edges when gently pressed.  Cool cookies on the trays for 10 minutes before removing.  Makes about 30 cookies.