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These soft, chewy gluten free ginger molasses cookies are one of my favourite gluten-free cookies. They definitely do justice to my gramma's original recipe - which they were inspired by!<\/p>\n

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Growing up, my grandmother made fabulous chewy ginger molasses cookies. <\/p>\n

We always called them \"Gingersnap cookies\", and it wasn't til I was an adult that I realized that was actually incorrect. <\/p>\n

I always kind of thought it was a bit weird to refer to these soft ginger molasses cookies with a word like \u201csnaps\u201d, but I digress...<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve never been one for the crispier version of these cookies. When it comes to ginger cookies, I just love the soft, chewy molasses cookies! <\/p>\n

They\u2019re almost like soft gingerbread cookies!, but without the need for cookie cutters.<\/p>\n

She made the best ginger molasses cookies - chewy cookies with crisp edges, crackly tops, and just the right amount of spices. <\/p>\n

Her ginger molasses cookies recipe was my gold standard for soft molasses cookies, RIGHT up until my body decided that gluten was the enemy!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies<\/h4>\n

As one of my favorite cookies ever, it was only natural that this particular recipe was the first cookie recipe I decided to make over as a gluten-free version.<\/p>\n

With the holiday season coming up, I figure it\u2019s about time to share my recipe!<\/p>\n

They may not be Christmas cookies specifically<\/i>, but I definitely think of them as \u201cbelonging\u201d to this time of year. <\/p>\n

These gluten free ginger molasses cookies definitely pass for the real thing, and do justice to her recipe - the same soft middles, crispy edge, and hit of warm spices.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a holiday favorite around here, and always a welcome addition to any cookie exchange. <\/p>\n

The best thing is that the taste and texture are exactly like the original - they don\u2019t look, feel, or taste anything like people tend to think gluten free cookies are about.<\/p>\n

So, you can make one batch and feed the crowd - those who are gluten free, AND those who aren\u2019t - and they\u2019ll all love these cookies! <\/p>\n

Anyway, let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not dissing gingerbread at all though, I make the BEST gluten-free gingerbread cookies! Here\u2019s my Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookie Recipe<\/a>!<\/i><\/div>\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve done any of my gluten free baking recipes, these should all be really familiar, simple ingredients for you. <\/p>\n

Most should be easy to find in any grocery store, and the couple that may be a bit more difficult to find are the BEST ones to work with - and great to have on hand!<\/p>\n

A few notes for you:<\/p>\n

Gluten Free Flour Mix<\/h4>\n

As with all of my gluten free baking, I prefer to use individual flours- chosen and proportioned to the specific recipe I\u2019m designing - rather than any kind of \u201call purpose\u201d gluten free flour mix.<\/p>\n

None of those work like actual all purpose flour does, and all try to be \u201cgood enough\u201d for everything.<\/p>\n

Personally, I prefer my flour to be perfect *for the specific thing* - which you really only get with individual flours.<\/p><\/div>\n

I like to compare it to spices.<\/p>\n

You can buy an \u201call purpose\u201d seasoning, like Mrs Dash. It\u2019ll do a pretty OK job on most things, a good job on some, and just really not be an appropriate choice for others.<\/p>\n

Or you can have a spice rack, and have endless possibilities!<\/p>\n

Anyway, enough preaching from me...<\/p>\n

For this recipe, I use my standard \u201csweet\u201d flour ingredients, which is in the bulk of my sweet baked goods:<\/p>\n

Light Buckwheat Flour<\/a>
\nSorghum Flour<\/a>
\nCoconut Flour<\/a>
\nXanthan Gum<\/a><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t go wrong having these flours on hand - they\u2019re great for everything from cookies, to muffins, quick breads, and more!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Molasses<\/h4>\n

Molasses aren\u2019t something I tend to keep on hand, so I\u2019ve made this gluten-free ginger molasses cookie recipe with basically every kind of Molasses<\/a> over the years.<\/p>\n

The brands vary slightly between Canada and the USA, and I\u2019ve used everything from store brand regular molasses, to brand name a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uJmy08\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_new\">Grandma's Brand Molasses<\/a>), etc<\/p>\n

They MOSTLY all work well in this recipe.<\/p>\n

Ideally, use unsulphured molasses, as they taste better (most brands are unsulphured). <\/p>\n

Light molasses won\u2019t have as robust a flavour as dark molasses do - if you really love that rich molasses flavour, use dark!<\/p>\n

Beyond that, I wouldn\u2019t recommend using Blackstrap Molasses<\/a> - it\u2019s more bitter, and better used for savory cooking. <\/p>\n

Great in baked beans, not so much for cookies!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Milk<\/h4>\n

I say \u201cmilk\u201d in this recipe, but you can really use any kind of milk-like product you want.<\/p>\n

When I first designed this recipe, I was using dairy milk - 2% milk, specifically.<\/p>\n

Several years ago, I switched over to using Unsweetened Almond Milk<\/a> for pretty much everything.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re using so little of it in this recipe - just enough to bring a little extra hydration to the dough. Whatever milk you like, use it!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Everything Else<\/h4>\n

Rounding out this gluten free ginger molasses cookie recipe, you will need:<\/p>\n

Room temperature butter
\nDark Brown Sugar<\/a>
\nGranulated Sugar
\nLarge Eggs
\nPure Vanilla Extract<\/a>
\nBaking Soda
\nCinnamon<\/a>
\nGround Cloves<\/a>
\nGround Ginger<\/a>
\nSalt
\nBaking Powder <\/p>\n

... I just really don\u2019t have anything to add, as far as these last few ingredients go!<\/p><\/div>\n

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How to Make Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies<\/h2>\n

The full recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post, here is the pictorial walk through:<\/i><\/p>\n

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, spices, salt, xanthan gum, and baking power. Set aside.<\/p><\/div>\n

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In a separate bowl - the bowl of an electric mixer fit with a paddle attachment, or in a large bowl if you\u2019re using an hand mixer - cream butter and sugars on high speed until fluffy. <\/p>\n

Add molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract, beat on medium speed until everything is fully incorporated and smooth - scraping down the sides of the bowl a few times, along the way. <\/p>\n

Add the milk, beat once again until smooth.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Turn your mixer down to low speed. Slowly add the flour mixture to the bowl of wet ingredients, carefully mixing until well incorporated and smooth. <\/p>\n

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Gather dough into a smooth ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill dough for 1 hour.<\/p>\n

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Preheat the oven temperature to 350 F (180 C), line a couple of large baking sheets with parchment paper.<\/p>\n

Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, roll into 1 \u00bd\" cookie dough balls. You can use a cookie scoop to do this, if you like - I tend to!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dip 1 side of each gluten free cookie dough ball into sugar, and place sugar side up on a prepared baking sheet. <\/p>\n

Be sure to leave at least 2\" between cookies - they flatten out a fair amount. <\/p>\n

Lightly press the tops of each gluten free cookie dough ball to flatten slightly - just enough to prevent rolling around.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bake for 13-15 minutes. Cookies will be golden brown and look puffy, but flatten out as they cool. <\/p>\n

Do not over bake - take the baking time as a suggestion only!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Allow baked cookies to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet, before transferring to a cooling rack, if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n

Once cooled to room temperature, cookies can be stored in an airtight container for a week or so on the counter, longer if in the fridge.<\/p><\/div>\n

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More Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes!<\/h2>\n

Looking for even more recipes for fantastic gluten free cookies that *everyone* will love? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Candy Cane Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Banana Oatmeal Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Cowboy Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Do-Si-Dos<\/a>
\nGluten Free Fig Newtons<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Fruitcake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Gingerbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Graham Crackers<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Imperial Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Jacques Torres Style Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Oatmeal Butterscotch Cardamom Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Red Velvet Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Sandwich Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Shortbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Snickerdoodles<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Sugar Cookies (Rolled Sugar Cookies)<\/a>
\nGluten Free Unicorn Poop Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n

... and there\u2019s even more - be sure to check out our Gluten-Free Cookies and Bars<\/a> recipe section!\n<\/div>\n

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Sugar Free Cookie Recipes<\/h4>\n

Looking for options that are both sugar free AND gluten free? Check out these options on my low carb blog, Low Carb Hoser<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Low Carb Apple Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Biscotti<\/a>
\nLow Carb Candy Cane Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Chocolate Protein Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Gingerbread Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Ladyfingers<\/a>
\nLow Carb Lemon Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Peanut Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Pumpkin Spice Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Rolled Sugar Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Snickerdoodles<\/a>
\nKeto Soft Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nSugar Free Royal Icing<\/a>
\nKeto Triple Chocolate Cookies<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies<\/h2>\n
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These soft, chewy gluten free ginger molasses cookies are one of my favour gluten-free cookies. The do justice to my gramma's original recipe!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Chilling time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>British, Holiday<\/span><\/div>
Diet: <\/span>Gluten Free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>24<\/span> Cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>154<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Equipment<\/h3>