Cozy Soft Chewy Molasses Cookies
These cozy soft chewy molasses cookies offer a nostalgic, warm flavor with a perfect soft and chewy texture, ideal for any occasion or holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (85g) molasses
- Optional: turbinado sugar or coarse sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (optional but recommended).
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons (around 25g) of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Roll in turbinado sugar if desired.
- Place cookies about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough before baking helps control spread and deepens flavor. Use fresh spices for best taste. If dough is too sticky after chilling, lightly flour hands before rolling. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. Vegan adaptations include using coconut oil or vegan butter and a flax egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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