Molasses Cookies Recipe

Molasses cookies are a type of soft, chewy cookie flavored with molasses and typically spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. They have a rich, deep flavor and a distinctive, slightly sticky texture. The molasses gives the cookies a dark color and a unique sweetness that’s different from that of sugar or honey. They’re often enjoyed during the holidays but can be a delicious treat any time of year! If you’re interested, I can share a recipe with you.

Here’s a classic recipe for molasses cookies:

Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup unsulfured molasses
• Optional: additional granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
4. Add Egg and Molasses: Beat in the egg until well blended. Add the molasses and mix until smooth.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in granulated sugar if desired. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have cracked. The cookies will look soft but will firm up as they cool.
8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade molasses cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!