Seriously Soft Molasses Cookies You’ll Love for Every Occasion
These Seriously Soft Molasses Cookies are perfect for any occasion, featuring a delightful blend of spices and a chewy texture that will keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a spicier cookie, add an extra teaspoon of ginger.
- These cookies can be rolled in sugar before baking for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg