Classic Molasses Cookies
Soft, spiced molasses cookies with a sugar-crusted finish, perfect for holiday tins or cookie exchanges.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup dark molasses
- 1/2 cup coarse sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in coarse sugar.
- Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set.
- Cool on sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake. For crispier, bake longer.
- Freeze dough balls for easy baking later.
- Use light molasses for milder flavor, dark for deeper taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg