Description
Deliciously soft and chewy molasses cookies spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—be careful not to over-mix!
- Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter, then roll each ball in the granulated sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Try adding chocolate chips or nuts for additional flavor. These cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg