Description
These Soft Molasses Cookies are a classic holiday treat that are chewy, flavorful, and perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. With a perfect balance of spices and a soft, slightly crisp texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses: Beat in the egg and molasses until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Form and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, coat each ball in granulated sugar, place on the baking sheet, and bake for 8–10 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
