Description
Tender and soft molasses cookies that create a comforting experience with each bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in another bowl.
- Gradually stir this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter, then roll each ball in sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated balls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just firm.
- Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Dough can be made ahead and chilled for 30 minutes before rolling and baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg