Description
Delicious and soft molasses cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the molasses and egg, mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until blended.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Add chocolate chips for extra sweetness if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: molasses cookies, cookie recipe, dessert recipe