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molasses cookies

These soft and chewy molasses cookies are perfect for holiday treats or any time you crave something sweet and spicy. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup molasses
  • 1 unit egg
  • 2.25 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 0.5 cup sugar (for rolling cookie dough in)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Pour sugar into a shallow dish. Roll dough balls into sugar and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8-9 minutes until cookies are just set but still soft.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or a dash of vanilla extract.