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Soft Molasses Cookies (The Ultimate Chewy Recipe)

The only recipe you'll ever need for foolproof, ultra-soft, and chewy molasses cookies that stay soft for days. Packed with warm spices like ginger and cinnamon, these cookies have a classic crackly top and an incredibly moist center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus more for rolling
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured dark molasses

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 1 Electric Mixer (Hand or Stand)
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Mix in the molasses until fully incorporated.
  4. On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place extra granulated sugar in a small bowl.
  7. Shape the dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat completely.
  8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalProtein: 1.5gFat: 5gFiber: 0.5g

Notes

Do Not Overbake: The key to soft cookies is pulling them from the oven while the centers are still slightly soft.
Molasses Choice: For the best flavor, use unsulphured dark molasses. Do not use blackstrap molasses as it can be bitter.
Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain ultimate softness.
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