Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of Bakery Style Molasses Cookies, where every bite offers a delightful blend of warmth and sweetness. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoon snacks, featuring a soft, chewy texture enhanced by rich molasses and warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Their signature sugar-crackled finish adds an appealing touch, making them as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk or served warm with vanilla ice cream, these cookies will become a cherished favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared sheets with space between.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 133
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg