Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies

Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies is a sweet, rich, and warm-spiced cookie that is perfect for a Fall Charcuterie board or paired with a hot beverage. In addition, these are slightly crispy on the edges, and soft and chewy in the middle. Finally, if you’re looking to elevate the classic spiced cookie, make this recipe! You and your guests will love it!

Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies Ingredients

• Unsalted Butter
• Dark Brown Sugar
• Coconut Sugar
• Molasses
• Carbonated Water
• Mexican Vanilla
• Orange Zest
• Bourbon
• Tangerine Juice (Optional)
• King Arthur All Purpose Flour
• Ground Ginger
• Ground Allspice
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• Pink Salt
• Baking Soda
• Sparkling Sugar (Optional)

Making the Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookie Dough

1. First, in a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugars.
2. Next, scrape down the edges of the mixing bowl.
3. Then, add the Molasses and carbonated water. Mix to combine.
4. Next, add the Tangerine juice, Bourbon, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
5. Then, add the orange zest, spices, salt, and baking soda. Mix to combine.
6. Next, measure out half of the flour and add it to the mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
7. Then, add the rest of the flour to the mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
8. Finally, turn the mixer off, remove the paddle attachment, and set the bowl aside.

First, Cream the Butter and Sugars

Next, Add the Liquid Ingredients

Then, Add the Zest and Spices

Next, Add the Flour

Finally, The Cookie Dough is Ready

Preparing and Chilling the Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies

1. First, in a small mixing bowl, pour in the Sparkling Sugar (optional).
2. Next, measure out 2 tbsp. of Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookie dough, and roll it into a ball.
3. Then, roll the ball of dough through the sparkling sugar and coat all of the sides.
4. Next, place the ball of cookie dough onto a nonstick or parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Then, repeat steps 2-4 until all of the cookie dough is used.
6. Finally, chill the sheets of cookie dough for at least 15 minutes prior to baking.

Roll the Cookie Dough Into a Ball; Place in Sparkling Sugar

Place the Rolled Cookie Dough Onto Baking Sheets

Chill the Raw Cookies Prior to Baking

Baking and Serving the Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies

1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, place the nonstick baking sheets of cookie dough into the preheated oven.
3. Then, bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the edges are just set.
4. Next, remove the baked cookies from the oven, and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes.
5. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire, cooling rack, and allow them to cool completely to room temperature.
6. Finally, serve the Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies with coffee, tea, or as an afternoon treat! Enjoy!

Bake for 10 Minutes

Remove the Cookies and Let Them Cool

Serve and Enjoy

Storing the Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies

Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies will keep on the counter, refrigerator, or freezer. If you will consume the cookies within 3 days, it is best to leave them on the counter in an airtight container or Ziploc.

However, if you’d like to keep the cookies fresh for a week, store them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Finally, if you need to keep the cookies fresh for longer than a week, store them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 3 months in the freezer. To defrost frozen cookies, simply remove them from the freezer and let them “warm up” to room temperature. Enjoy!

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Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies

Yield: 60 Cookies or 5 Dozen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies is a sweet, rich, and warm-spiced cookie that is perfect for a Fall Charcuterie board or paired with a hot beverage.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb. Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
• 1 1/4 c. Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 c. Coconut Sugar
• 1/2 c. Molasses
• 3/4 c. Carbonated Water
• 1 tsp. Mexican Vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. Orange Zest
• 2 - 3 tbsp. Bourbon
• 2 tsp. Tangerine Juice (Optional)
• 5 c. King Arthur All Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Ground Ginger
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Allspice
• 1 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tsp. Ground Cloves
• 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt
• 1 tbsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 c. Sparkling Sugar (Optional)

Instructions

Making the Cookie Dough

1. First, in a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugars.
2. Next, scrape down the edges of the mixing bowl.
3. Then, add the Molasses and carbonated water. Mix to combine.
4. Next, add the Tangerine juice, Bourbon, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
5. Then, add the spices, salt, and baking soda. Mix to combine.
6. Next, measure out half of the flour and add it to the mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
7. Then, add the rest of the flour to the mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
8. Finally, turn the mixer off, remove the paddle attachment, and set the bowl aside.

Preparing and Chilling the Cookies

1. First, in a small mixing bowl, pour in the Sparkling Sugar (optional).
2. Next, measure out 2 tbsp. of Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookie dough, and roll it into a ball.
3. Then, roll the ball of dough through the sparkling sugar and coat all of the sides.
4. Next, place the ball of cookie dough onto a nonstick or parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Then, repeat steps 2-4 until all of the cookie dough is used.
6. Finally, chill the sheets of cookie dough for at least 15 minutes prior to baking.

Baking and Serving the Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies

1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, place the nonstick baking sheets of cookie dough into the preheated oven.
3. Then, bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the edges are just set.
4. Next, remove the baked cookies from the oven, and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes.
5. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire, cooling rack, and allow them to cool completely to room temperature.
6. Finally, serve the Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies with coffee, tea, or as an afternoon treat! Enjoy!

Notes

Bourbon Molasses Ginger Cookies will keep on the counter, refrigerator, or freezer. If you will consume the cookies within 3 days, it is best to leave them on the counter in an airtight container or Ziploc. However, if you'd like to keep the cookies fresh for a week, store them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Finally, if you need to keep the cookies fresh for longer than a week, store them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 3 months in the freezer. To defrost frozen cookies, simply remove them from the freezer and let them "warm up" to room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 30 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 269Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 171mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g