Description
These Chewy Spiced Molasses Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of warm spices and sweet molasses. They are soft, chewy, and full of comforting flavors, making them an ideal choice for holiday baking or any time you crave a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft.
- Form and Bake: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, coat them in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, avoid overbaking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Add a pinch of black pepper for a subtle spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
