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A plate of freshly baked chewy molasses cookies, lightly dusted with sugar.

Proven way to grow 7 soft Molasses Cookies. Molasses Cookies

These soft molasses cookies are a delightful treat, offering a perfect balance of spices and a chewy texture. This recipe yields 7 cookies, perfect for a small batch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7 cookies
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large Bowl
  • Electric Mixer (optional)
  • Shallow Bowl
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
Making the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
Baking the Cookies
  1. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the cookie dough into 7 equal-sized balls, then roll each ball in the sugar to coat evenly.
  2. Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewiness, you can lightly flatten the cookie dough balls before baking. These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.