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Molasses Cookies

This recipe for soft and chewy molasses cookies is the best you'll find! Molasses adds such a delicious and unique flavor and the spices hiding inside make them comforting and irresistible. These are great for a holiday dessert tray or as a sweet finger food at any party!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or turbinado sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine the butter, granulated and brown sugars, egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until creamy and free of lumps. Add the molasses and mix until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, salt, cloves and nutmeg. Mix well. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.
  • Pour the 1/2 cup granulated or turbinado sugar into a small bowl. Scoop out tablespoon-size portions of batter and roll (using your hands) into balls. Roll the balls in the sugar and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

Notes

You can use either light molasses or dark molasses for this recipe. The light variety is sweeter and has a less bold flavor. The dark variety is more robust with a stronger flavor. Stay away from blackstrap molasses for this recipe. It is more bitter and works best in savory dishes.
Consider making a simple icing to drizzle over the tops of these cookies. Mix together 2 cups powdered sugar with 4-5 tablespoons milk until smooth.
Dark or brown sugar (or a combination of the two!) can be used here.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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