Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

These are a household favorite in my world! Festive, spicy, soft, chewy and delicious!

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

5 from 1 vote
Recipe by Jeni Gough
Yields

28

cookies
Prep time

15

minutes
Baking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup 3/4 Unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup 1 Dark brown sugar

  • 1 1 Large egg, room temp

  • 1/4 cup 1/4 Molasses

  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 Salt

  • 1 tsp 1 Ground ginger

  • 1 tsp 1 Ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 Ground cloves

  • 2 tsp 2 Baking soda

  • 2 1/4 cups 2 1/4 All purpose flour

  • Granulated sugar for coating

Directions

  • Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and molasses. Add flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Mix until incorporated.
  • Chill dough 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375°
  • Form dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment leaving 2 inches in between. Sprinkle each with a few drops of water.
  • Bake @ 375° for 10 to 12 minutes. 10 minutes for chewy cookies and 12 minutes for crispy cookies.
  • Cool on wire rack,

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Cookies can be formed and frozen on tray, then transferred to freezer bag and stored in freezer for up to 3 months. Great make ahead for holidays!

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