Description

Chewy, crackly molasses ginger cookies infused with subtle wood smoke flavor, baked on a pellet grill for a unique fall dessert experience.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided (1 cup for dough, 1/2 cup for coating)
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup (120ml) molasses (blackstrap or unsulphured)
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your pellet grill or smoker to 325°F (160°C) and let it preheat for 15 minutes. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and 1 cup of granulated sugar together on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
Preheat the smoker to 325°F again if it cooled down. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls and roll them thoroughly in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
Smoke the cookies for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. They are done when edges are set but centers look soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use apple or cherry wood pellets for a mild, sweet smoke flavor. Avoid strong woods like hickory. Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Do not refrigerate as moisture will make them soggy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 16
Sodium: 150
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

Keywords: molasses ginger cookies, smoker cookies, pellet grill dessert, fall baking, outdoor baking, smoked cookies, ginger snaps