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A plate of freshly baked chewy molasses cookies, lightly dusted with sugar.

Proven way to grow 7 soft Molasses Cookies

These soft molasses cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. The recipe yields seven perfectly chewy cookies with a rich, spiced flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 7 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Shallow bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Making the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
Baking the Cookies
  1. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
  2. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat evenly.
  3. Arrange the coated cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewiness, underbake the cookies slightly. These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.