Seriously Soft Molasses Cookies That Will Melt in Your Mouth
A delightful recipe for seriously soft molasses cookies that will melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and spices.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- For extra softness, store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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