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Description
Soft and chewy molasses spice cookies with warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup coarse sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and molasses until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well blended.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in coarse sugar.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use blackstrap molasses for a stronger flavor.
- Dough can be chilled for easier handling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg