Description
Delightful soft and chewy molasses cookies, perfect for cozy evenings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into little balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for better spreading and enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg