Description
Soft and chewy molasses cookies with rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a spicier cookie, increase the ginger and cinnamon.
- Try rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking for a crunchy exterior.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: molasses cookies, dessert, baking, cookies