Published 9/25/2023 What do you get when you mix the fall flavors of the famous pumpkin spice latte with the favorite holiday spices of spicy molasses cookies? Pumpkin ginger molasses cookies, that’s what! It’s a medley of flavors that just can’t be beat. To make them, just mix your cookie dough in a stand mixer, let them chill in the fridge, and then roll ’em in turbinado sugar before sticking them in the oven to bake. No matter the occasion, these chewy pumpkin molasses cookies will have everyone in the fall spirit.
What You Need to Make Pumpkin Ginger Molasses Cookies
Pumpkin pie spice: the perfect blend of spices to give your cookies that signature fall flavor. Feel free to use store-bought or use our 5-star pumpkin pie spice recipe to make your own! Coconut oil: if your coconut oil is solid, we recommend microwaving it on high for 15 seconds. Light brown sugar: brown sugar has a warmer flavor than regular sugar, perfect for this recipe. Pumpkin puree: pumpkin puree makes these cookies ultra moist and full of pumpkin flavor. Molasses: the go-to ingredient for gingerbread cookies. Turbinado sugar (optional): we love the extra touch turbinado sugar adds to the cookies! Feel free to skip the extra sugar. Stand mixer: a hand mixer would work for this recipe as well. We do not recommend using a spoon to mix since the recipe calls for cold/hard butter.
Variations and Substitutions
Coconut oil: If you want to use all butter and no coconut oil, we recommend 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons. Pumpkin puree: Don’t have pumpkin handy? You can substitute pumpkin purée with squash purée, carrot purée, or sweet potato purée. Molasses: You can mimic the flavor of molasses by mixing liquid sweeteners like honey or maple syrup with equal parts brown sugar. Toppings: Get creative and decadent by adding a pumpkin spice-flavored icing or frosting!
Storage + Freezer Directions
Store any leftover pumpkin ginger molasses cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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To freeze, place your cookies in an airtight, freezer-safe bag or container and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
Unfortunately, autumn comes and goes faster than the leaves fall to the ground — so we gotta make it count, right? Pair these tasty pumpkin gingerbread cookies with other delectable fall treats like our Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Spiked Apple Cider, or Pumpkin Berry Smoothie! Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Craving something more savory? Our Butternut Squash Harvest Bowl, Instant Pot Pumpkin Curry, and Pumpkin Chili are the perfect meals to enjoy before you dig into dessert.
