Skillet Ginger Molasses Cookies with Crystallized Sugar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

Warm, spiced ginger molasses cookies cooked in a cast iron skillet, featuring a chewy center and crispy edges coated with sparkling crystallized sugar. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup, softened unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup, for rolling crystallized sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large egg and 1/4 cup molasses to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
5. Step 5: Generously coat your hands with 1/4 cup crystallized sugar and scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions of dough, rolling them into balls, then roll each ball in additional crystallized sugar to coat.
6. Step 6: Place dough balls spaced evenly in a 10-inch cast iron skillet or similarly sized oven-safe pan; bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are set and slightly crisp but centers remain soft.
7. Step 7: Remove skillet from oven and let cookies cool for 10 minutes before serving straight from the skillet.