Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies
Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies recipe! Perfectly spiced, these treats are a cozy hug for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all - purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 whole egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup white sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the chilled dough into 1" balls and roll them into white sugar. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 0.005mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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