Giant Molasses Cookies: Soft, Spiced & Perfectly Cracked
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 14
There’s something magical about a cookie that fills your kitchen with the warm aroma of spices and comes out of the oven with that signature crackled top. These Giant Molasses Cookies do exactly that—and then some.
They’re soft and chewy on the inside, slightly crisp on the edges, and coated in a sparkling layer of coarse sugar that gives them just the right amount of crunch. This is the kind of recipe that feels like home, whether you’re baking for the holidays, sharing with friends, or just stocking your kitchen with something sweet and comforting.
I am always surprised when friends tell me this is their favorite cookie. I share this recipe often, and now you can too!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
4½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
1½ cups salted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup molasses
Finishing Element
¾ cup coarse sugar (Turbinado works beautifully)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5–7 minutes.
Beat in eggs and molasses until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Shape dough into 2-inch balls and roll in coarse sugar. Place 2½ inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 13–15 minutes, until the tops are beautifully cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Make Ahead Tip
These cookies are great for planning ahead. To freeze:
Shape the dough into balls
Freeze on a baking sheet
Transfer to a freezer bag
When ready to bake, add an extra 2 minutes to the baking time—no need to thaw.
A Cookie Worth Sharing
Whether you’re baking for a gathering, gifting to a neighbor, or simply treating yourself, these Giant Molasses Cookies bring a little extra warmth to any day. They’re bold, rich in flavor, and guaranteed to disappear quickly.
Because sometimes, the best moments start with a cookie and a cup of coffee.
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