Save Irresistibly soft and chewy molasses cookies with warming spices are a cozy treat that comes together easily, and you do not even need a mixer.
I have made these cookies for countless chilly afternoons, and they always disappear within hours! The aroma of cinnamon and molasses fills the kitchen and reminds me of holiday baking with my family.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 1 4 cups (280 g)
- Ground ginger: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 1 2 teaspoons
- Ground cloves: 1 2 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1 4 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (melted, cooled): 3 4 cup (170 g)
- Dark brown sugar (packed): 1 cup (200 g)
- Unsulphured molasses: 1 4 cup (60 ml)
- Large egg (room temperature): 1
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar (for rolling): 1 4 cup (50 g)
Instructions
- Prep Oven and Sheets:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Whisk melted butter, brown sugar and molasses until smooth and glossy. Add egg and vanilla, whisk again until combined.
- Make Dough:
- Stir dry mixture into wet mixture just until no dry flour remains; do not overmix.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough, roll into balls (about 1 1 2 inches) and coat in granulated sugar.
- Arrange and Bake:
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until puffed and edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool:
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack until completely cool.
Save My kids love rolling the dough in sugar—it is a cherished part of our baking ritual. These cookies are always requested for family movie nights and holiday gatherings.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, baking sheets, parchment paper, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), egg and dairy (butter). Always check ingredient labels especially if sensitive to allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per cookie: Calories 120, Total Fat 5 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Protein 1 g
Save With their comforting flavor and tender crumb, these molasses cookies are guaranteed to become a favorite for your baking rotation.
Kitchen Guide
- → What spices give molasses cookies their flavor?
A blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg creates the warm and rich spice profile typical of molasses cookies.
- → How can I achieve a softer, chewier texture?
Underbaking slightly helps keep the centers soft and chewy, while rolling dough in sugar adds a slight crunch to the edges.
- → Can dark treacle be used instead of molasses?
Yes, dark treacle is a suitable substitute, offering a similar depth of flavor and moisture.
- → What is the best way to store these cookies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- → Are any special tools required to make these cookies?
Basic kitchen tools like mixing bowls, a whisk, spatula, measuring spoons, and baking sheets lined with parchment paper are sufficient.