Molasses Cookie Recipe
Scrumptious chewy and soft Molasses Cookies with the perfect blend of spices and a slightly chewy texture is the tastiest fall cookie that comes together easily. This is one of our favorite cookie recipes, so bake up a batch today and surprise all your cookie-loving friends.
Servings 32 cookies
Calories 124kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Turn and mixer to low and blend in the molasses just until combined. Add the egg and vanilla, blending just until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients in three intervals mixing just until combined scraping down the bowl and the beater as you go.
- Cover and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Gently roll the balls in the sugar. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for about one hour. Keep the remaining dough in the refrigerator until ready to roll and bake.
- For best results, use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. These promote even baking and reduce spreading.
- Make the first batch a test run. Bake one or two cookies. This will allow you to ensure the dough has been chilled enough so the cookies do not spread too much and to test the baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg