How To Make Molasses Cookies
Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling the cookies
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture, and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
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Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy the delicious and chewy molasses cookies!
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 40mg
- Sodium : 360mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 34g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 19g
- Protein : 2g
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