Super Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe
These Super Soft Molasses Cookies are the ultimate treat for any cookie lover. With a perfect balance of warm spices and rich molasses flavor, these cookies are chewy, soft, and simply irresistible. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Molasses: Add the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra-soft texture, don’t overbake.
- These cookies stay chewy for days and freeze well.
- Add a pinch of black pepper for a spicier kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
