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A plate of freshly baked chewy molasses cookies, lightly dusted with sugar.

Proven way to grow 7 soft Molasses Cookies. Molasses Cookies

These soft molasses cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. The recipe yields 7 chewy cookies with a rich, spiced flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 7 cookies
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Large egg
  • 0.5 cup Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup Additional granulated sugar (for rolling)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Shallow bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  6. Place the additional granulated sugar for rolling in a shallow bowl.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them in the sugar to coat evenly.
  8. Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewiness, underbake the cookies slightly. These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.