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    Gluten Free Molasses Ginger Cookies

    Published: Apr 16, 2025 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate links2 Comments

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    These gluten free Molasses Ginger Cookies are thick, chewy and delicious. You too can learn the tricks that gluten free bakers know and make cookies everyone wants to eat!

    A stack of Molasses Ginger Cookies on a clear plate. this gluten free recipe

    I cried the first few times I tried to make gluten free cookies. All that work and all I got was a mass of greasy cookie dough. It took me a long time to really tackle cookies but I love them so I did. In my roundup of cookie recipes you'll see cookies from every stage of my gluten free journey. No matter where you are, just getting started or still perfecting your old favourites, there's always something to learn. The best part about learning is you get to eat your way to success. My mantra; BAKE, EAT, REPEAT!

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    • Gluten Free Molasses Ginger Cookies

    Ingredients

    Not all cookie recipes work with my everyday gluten free flour blend but this one does. Cookies are high fat and high sugar and cook in a short amount of time. These are the challenges for gluten free cooks but we like cookies so we've got tips and tricks that work.

    • EGFG gluten free flour blend (sweet rice flour, potato starch, sorghum flour and millet flour) - The sweet rice flour absorbs more moisture than white rice flour and the potato starch adds smoothness. Sorghum and millet flours add protein and nutrition to this blend and it works in most of my everyday baking.
    • Baking soda - Many gluten free recipes use two leaveners to lighten up the finished product. With this flour blend I just use baking soda but feel free to add an equal amount of baking powder if you're not happy with your results.
    • Ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg - The classic combination for this kind of cookie.
    • Xanthan gum - This is the glue that adds structure to gluten free baking. It seems expensive but is used in tiny amounts. Just buy it!
    • Butter, sugar & egg - The typical ingredients for high fat, high sugar, delicious cookies.
    • Molasses - This is what gives the classic ginger cookie taste. Buy it in the baking aisle and these days it often says gluten free on the carton.
    • Orange juice - I keep frozen orange juice concentrate in my freezer for a handful of recipes that call for orange juice.

    See recipe card for exact amounts.

    Instructions

    Depending on the flour blend you use, some cookies will benefit from a rest to allow the flours to hydrate more fully. This isn't necessary for this recipe made with this flour blend.

    Baking with weight measurements is more accurate than using cup measurements. I find cup measurements easier when I'm making a single recipe for muffins, pancakes or this cookie recipe. If you're not happy with your results focus on being more precise with your measurements, buy a digital scale and use the weight measurements when you can.

    For general tips to improve gluten free baking check out this post, Tips for Making Gluten Free Cookies.

    Substitutions

    EGFG gluten free flour blend - If for any reason you can't use my everyday blend, work at finding a substitute. It takes trial and error but once you have a reliable blend, that works in most of your baking, it's a game changer. Just don't try and make it work in every recipe.

    Xanthan gum - The best substitute for xanthan is guar gum. Use it in equal amounts in any recipe calling for xanthan gum.

    Variations

    Cookies take time and patience to perfect. Gluten free cookies take more time and more patience to perfect, but it's worth it!

    Crispier Cookie - White sugar promotes spread and creates a thinner, crisper cookie. Decreasing the sugar means less moisture and a drier, crisper cookie.

    Chewier Cookie - Brown sugar adds moisture and creates that soft, chewy texture. Increasing the sugar makes a chewier cookie but too much sugar makes cookies spread. You've been warned!

    Get The Tools

    You don’t need anything fancy to bake cookies but every kitchen needs a tools and when you're new to gluten free you might look forward to updating old equipment.

    • Cookie sheets have no sides and allow maximum airflow for even cooking.
    • Baking pans (with edges all around) block the flow of heat. For everyday cooks they can be used for many baking jobs and are a must for a cookie baking spree.
    • For my in-person baking classes I pull out my trusty Cuisinart Food processor, my decades old Sunbeam stand mixer plus my Kitchen Aid and let people use whatever they're used to using at home.
    • Portion scoops are perfect for quickly making dough balls all the same size. This also ensures even baking and every kitchen should have a few sizes.
    • I use flexible cutting mats for all sorts of jobs in the kitchen. Originally purchased for a quick gluten-free surface, I found many uses such as transferring cookie dough or dough balls from the counter to the fridge to the freezer.
    • Silicone baking liners, such as Silpat, are reusable and work perfectly for cookies.
    • Parchment paper is disposable and compostable is available now too. It has many uses in the kitchen and lining baking sheets to prevent sticking is one of them.

    Top Tip

    Baking cookies is a labour of love. Bake when you want, create an atmosphere you like, buy some nice tools and bake. Learn as you go and enjoy the process.

    A stack of Molasses Ginger Cookies on a clear plate.

    Gluten Free Molasses Ginger Cookies

    Gluten free bakers love cookies too so we've got tips and tricks to make up for the properties of gluten free flour. Learn what gluten free bakers know and make cookies everyone wants to eat!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Baking, Cookies & Bars
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Keyword: gluten free molasses ginger cookies, Molasses Ginger Cookies
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
    Servings: 28 cookies
    Calories: 86kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Equipment

    • Cookie Scoops, Set of 3

    Ingredients

    • 2¾ cups EGFG gluten free flour blend* (365g)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum

    WET INGREDIENTS

    • ⅓ cup butter
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • 1 egg
    • ⅓ cup orange juice

    FINISHING

    • white sugar
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • In large bowl whisk together the flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and xanthan gum. Set aside.
    • In a stand mixer beat butter and sugar until fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
    • Add molasses and egg, beat until combined. Scrape down sides of the bowl and continue beating until evenly combined.
    • Turn mixer to low and alternate adding ⅓ of the dry ingredients, half the orange juice, ⅓ of the dry ingredients, remaining orange juice then remaining dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
    • Measure dough into balls using a 1½-inch portion scoop. Roll balls in a bowl of sugar and set on baking sheet 2-inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hand or bake as a ball for softer cookies.
    • Bake in preheated oven 13-15 minutes. Transfer to baking rack and cool completely. Makes 28 cookies.

    Notes

    *EGFG flour blend: 300g sweet rice flour, 300g potato starch, 200g sorghum flour, 200g millet flour (makes ~8 cups)
    Frozen orange juice - I don't drink juice so I keep frozen orange juice concentrate in my freezer for a handful of recipes that call for orange juice.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten Free Molasses Ginger Cookies
    Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
    Calories 86 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 12mg4%
    Sodium 62mg3%
    Potassium 55mg2%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 82IU2%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 17mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. jeffrey m anderson

      December 10, 2022 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      my grand-daughter loves these cookies

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      • Cinde Little

        December 10, 2022 at 9:37 am

        Thanks for letting me know Jeffrey, I love them too! I hope she gets to help you make them. Happy holidays!

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