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Close-up of freshly baked molasses cookies with crinkled tops, sparkling sugar, cooling on a wire rack.
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molasses cookies

These delicious molasses cookies are soft, chewy, and spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: The Bright Food

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • oven
  • cookie sheets
  • wire racks

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar divided
  • 3/4 cup melted butter or margarine
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

Instructions

  • Gather all necessary ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup of sugar, butter, and egg until smooth.
  • Stir in the molasses until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour and spices, then add to the molasses mixture and stir. Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls, coat in remaining sugar, and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in batches for 8-10 minutes, until tops are cracked.
  • Cool cookies on wire racks before serving.

Notes

For best results, do not overbake the cookies; they will firm up as they cool. The chilling step is crucial for easy handling of the dough and prevents excessive spreading.