Description
These soft molasses cookies are chewy, spiced treats that provide high-impact flavor with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy professionals seeking a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
3/4 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
1/4 cup Unsulphured Molasses
2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/3 cup Extra Sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes
- Mix in the egg and the molasses, ensuring to scrape down the sides of the bowl
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a 1-inch ball, and coat with the extra sugar
- Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and measure flour correctly.
To keep cookies moist, store them with a slice of white bread in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg