Description
These Super Soft Molasses Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making them an irresistible treat for the fall season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in another bowl.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls, then coat them in the additional sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated balls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Baked cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg