Description
These Soft Molasses Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season or anytime you’re craving a spiced, chewy cookie. They are easy to make and will fill your home with the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses: Mix in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Form and bake the cookies: Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, roll each in granulated sugar, place on the baking sheet, and bake for 8–10 minutes until set.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.
- You can freeze the dough balls for up to 3 months.
