Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe
This Soft Molasses Cookies recipe is sweet, warm and chewy. These cookies are perfect for any day. The rich molasses flavor makes them soft and tasty. Making them at home is fun and easy.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Stir well to mix evenly.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer or whisk.
Add Egg and Molasses
- Add egg and molasses to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix gently until dough forms a soft, sticky ball.
Shape the Cookies
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar for a sweet, sparkling coating.
Place on Baking Tray
- Place cookie balls on the prepared baking tray. Leave 2 inches between each cookie for spreading.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake in preheated oven for 8–10 minutes. Cookies should be soft in the center and slightly crisp outside.
Cool the Cookies
- Remove cookies from oven. Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for best flavor.
- Do not overbake; cookies stay soft if removed on time.
- Chill dough slightly if too sticky to roll.
- Roll in sugar for a slight crunch and shiny finish.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.