Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these Super Soft Molasses Cookies. These chewy spiced cookies are perfect for holiday baking, with a delightful blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Coated in a sugary crust, they are a classic treat for any time of year.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake—the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- For extra flavor, chill the dough for 1 hour before baking.
- Cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
