Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies
GF Ginger Molasses Cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious! They're easy to make and full of molasses flavor. Perfect holiday cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in molasses and water. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Let the dough rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with a silicone mat.
- Shape dough into balls and roll them in the remaining sugar.
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the cookies covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can freeze the cookies in an air-tight container or freezer bag.