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There's something uniquely comforting about soft and chewy molasses cookies that makes them utterly irresistible. The combination of rich molasses and warm spices creates an aromatic experience that fills your kitchen with a sense of nostalgia. These cookies offer a tender bite, bringing sweetness and a gentle spiciness that lingers long after the last crumb has vanished. Perfect for winter gatherings or as a cozy treat to enjoy with your favorite cup of tea, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household.
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Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies Delight Recipe

These molasses cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm spices, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or cooled with a glass of milk.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword baking, chewy, cookies, dessert, molasses, soft, spices
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 120kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the molasses and egg until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop portions of dough and roll into balls, then coat in granulated sugar.
  • Place the dough balls on baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  • Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and enhances the flavor.