Description
This classic Molasses Cookies recipe produces perfectly soft and chewy spiced cookies with a rich molasses flavor, lightly coated in sugar for a pleasant crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coarse sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a half sheet baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated. Then add the molasses and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating just until the dough comes together.
- Pour the coarse sugar into a small bowl. Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Roll each ball thoroughly in the sugar until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet spaced 2-3 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- For cookies with a domed shape, gently tap the baking sheet on the counter a few times, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Molasses Cookies, Crinkly Cookies, Holiday Baking