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Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies

These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm spices and rich molasses flavors, making them the perfect treat for winter evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg large egg Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts For additional flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, then add the molasses.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  6. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  7. Scoop spoonfuls of the dough, roll them into balls, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months. For added flavor, sprinkle with sea salt before baking.