Seriously Soft Molasses Cookies: The Best Recipe for Comfort Baking
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of these seriously soft molasses cookies. Perfect for any baking occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg