Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies filled with the warm, rich flavors of molasses and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- to taste additional sugar for rolling For rolling the cookie dough balls
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
Baking
- Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough, roll into balls, then roll each ball in additional granulated sugar.
- Place the rolled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spaced a few inches apart, then bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffy but still soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For perfect cookies, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking for a thicker texture and adjust spices to your taste.