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Molasses Cookies

Close-up of soft Molasses Cookies coated with sugar, stacked on a dark plate.
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These soft molasses cookies are chewy, warmly spiced, and perfect for the holidays. With crackly sugar tops and deep flavor, they’re a nostalgic treat that stays fresh for days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated or coarse sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add the molasses and mix until combined, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until incorporated.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Dough will be sticky.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days).
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll chilled dough into 1-tablespoon balls and coat in sugar. Place 3 inches apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 11–12 minutes or until edges are set. If cookies aren’t cracking, gently bang tray on counter and bake for 1 more minute.
  9. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use only unsulphured or dark molasses—not blackstrap.
  • Let dough sit at room temp for 30 minutes if chilled longer than 2 hours.
  • Cookies stay soft for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
  • Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.
  • Chilling the dough helps develop flavor and improves texture.

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