Chewy Soft Molasses Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy molasses treats with warm spices, ideal for a cozy snack or dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
09 - 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 1 large egg, room temperature
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, dark brown sugar, and molasses until smooth. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until homogenous.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture; fold gently with a spatula until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into 1 1/2 inch balls, then coat each in granulated sugar.
06 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets to allow spreading.
07 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until cookies are puffed and edges are firm but centers remain slightly soft.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Soft and chewy texture in every bite
  • No mixer required & ready in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • Molasses can be replaced with dark treacle if needed
  • Storing cookies in airtight containers keeps them fresh for up to 5 days
03 -
  • For extra soft cookies, underbake slightly and cool on tray
  • Add a pinch of black pepper for a subtle spicy kick
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