Super Soft Molasses Cookies
Delightfully soft and flavorful cookies infused with warm spices, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 0.25 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.33 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; this will keep your cookies soft.
Shape and Bake
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them in the extra granulated sugar.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. Let them cool for a few minutes on the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months. Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 35mgSugar: 8g
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