Description
Embrace the spirit of Halloween with delightful Ginger Molasses Ghost Cookies! These charming cookies are soft and chewy, infused with a warm blend of spices that evoke the cozy flavors of fall. Adorned with whimsical royal icing to resemble cute ghosts, they make for a perfect treat at Halloween parties or cozy gatherings. Whether you’re baking for friends, family, or simply indulging in a festive snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, Ginger Molasses Ghost Cookies are an essential addition to your autumn baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing (for decorating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough in half into disks; wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out one disk on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness; cut out ghost shapes using a cookie cutter and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled completely, decorate with royal icing to create ghost faces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg