Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
27 min

Get ready to fall in love with the warm, spicy goodness of molasses cookies. They’re soft, chewy, and perfect with your mid-morning coffee or tea.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until well blended.

  2. 2

    In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Turn the mixer to low and blend in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract one by one until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix gently by hand until just combined. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

  5. 5

    Scoop the chilled cookie dough into 1-1 1/2 tablespoon portions and roll it into balls. Roll each ball in the remaining granulated sugar until fully coated on all sides.

  6. 6

    Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

  7. 7

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!