Chewy Molasses Cookies

These chewy molasses cookies are rich with deep, caramel-like sweetness and a hint of warm spice. Soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, they’re the perfect nostalgic treat for the holiday season.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar + 1/4 cup for rolling
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
Chewy Molasses Cookies
Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

Servings: Makes about 24 cookies

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg, water and molasses. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Shape into 1-inch balls (about the size of a walnut) and roll in remaining sugar.

Place on an ungreased sheet pan and flatten slightly with a fork. Bake 8–10 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container.

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