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Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe
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Soft Molasses Cookies are a classic holiday treat that are wonderfully spiced and perfectly chewy. These cookies are easy to make and have a delightful molasses flavor that pairs perfectly with the warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Rolling the cookie dough in sugar before baking gives them a beautiful sparkle and a slightly crisp exterior.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 large egg

For Rolling:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Molasses and Egg: Beat in the molasses and egg until fully combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes.
  7. Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For even softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
  • These cookies freeze well—just thaw at room temperature before serving.

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