Description
These Super Soft Molasses Cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. With a perfectly chewy texture and a delightful sugary coating, these cookies are a must-have for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Molasses and Egg: Mix in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda.
- Mix the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and then coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, bake for 8 to 10 minutes until set around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra spice, increase the ginger to 1 tablespoon.
- Consider using blackstrap molasses for a richer flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for lasting softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
