Description
These Soft Molasses Cookies are a classic holiday treat that are chewy, spiced, and perfect for any festive occasion. They are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat in sugar, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra spice, increase the ginger or cinnamon slightly.
- Cookies stay soft for several days in an airtight container.
- Freeze dough balls for future baking, add an extra minute to bake time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
