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    Published: Dec 8, 2021 · Modified: Feb 25, 2023 by Ellie Haley · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Soft Molasses Cookies

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    Soft Molasses Cookies are made with molasses, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg for a soft and chewy texture and a hint of spice. They are the perfect cookie for the holidays.

    A close up of soft molasses cookies on a tray

    These Soft Molasses Cookies are a must for me during the holidays. There's just something about the chewy molasses cookie base, the slight spice from the cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg, and the crunchy sugar on the outside that gets me in the holiday spirit.

    Molasses cookies lined up with a bite out of one of them

    Ingredients for Soft Molasses Cookies:

    • Unsalted Butter. I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
    • Granulated Sugar. This will add sweetness to the molasses cookies.
    • Light Brown Sugar. Brown sugar adds a softer texture to the finished product.
    • Egg. It will be easier to incorporate the egg if it is at room temperature.
    • Molasses. This will help to keep the cookies soft while also adding flavor and color to the cookie dough.
    • All-Purpose Flour. Measuring the flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out (I use this scale). If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
    • Baking Soda. This will help the cookies to rise.
    • Ground Cinnamon. This will add flavor to the cookies.
    • Ground Ginger. See above note.
    • Ground Nutmeg. See above note.
    • Ground Clove. See above note.
    • Salt. Salt is a must in baked goods. It will help to balance out the sweetness and improve the overall flavor.
    All of the ingredients needed for this recipe

    How to make Soft Molasses Cookies:

    STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

    STEP 2: In a large bowl combine the butter and both sugars. Beat until fully combined.

    STEP 3: Add the egg and molasses and mix to combine.

    The wet ingredients and sugars combined in a bowl

    STEP 4: In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, clove, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to combine.

    The dry ingredients in a bowl

    STEP 5: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.

    The completed cookie dough in a bowl

    STEP 6: Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough out and roll it into balls. Chill the dough balls for 30 minutes.

    STEP 7: Roll the chilled dough balls in the extra sugar and space 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

    STEP 8: Bake the molasses cookies for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

    the soft molasses cookies piled on a plate

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    A plate full of molasses cookies

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    A plate full of cookies

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    RECIPE ORIGINALLY POSTED DECEMBER 2019. UPDATED DECEMBER 2021

    Soft Molasses Cookies

    Soft Molasses Cookies are made with molasses, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg for a soft and chewy texture and a hint of spice.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Resting Time 30 mins
    Total Time 48 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 105 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Cookies:

    • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter melted and cooled
    • ⅓ cup (66 grams) granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup (53 grams) light brown sugar packed
    • 1 large egg
    • ⅓ cup (113 grams) molasses I used blackstrap
    • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoons salt
    • granulated sugar for rolling cookies

    Instructions
     

    For Cookies:

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl combine the butter and both sugars. Beat until fully combined.
    • Add the egg and molasses and combine.
    • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and salt. Whisk to combine.
    • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
    • Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough out and roll into balls. Chill for 30 minutes.
    • Roll the chilled dough balls in the extra sugar and space 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake the cookies for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 15.8gProtein: 1.4gFat: 4.1gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6.8gCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Cookies, molasses, molasses cookies, soft cookies, soft molasses cookies
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    Comments

    1. Louise says

      December 11, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      I baked the soft molasses cookies and they are incredible! I am so so happy with how they turned out. they are so so yummy and approved by the whole family even in a household of chocolate lovers. thank you for the best cookie recipe!!

      Reply
    2. Jesse says

      December 19, 2020 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      this recipe is SO BOMB. the dough was so easy to make and the cookies are absolutely delicious! i rolled mine in turbinado sugar to give them a little extra sparkle and texture and they turned out fantastic. highly recommend these for holiday baking 🙂

      Reply
    3. Debbie says

      December 21, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      I just made these. Ellie, these are so good!! Thanks for the recipe!!

      Reply
    4. CaRMen says

      December 21, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      I Really ENJOYED making these cookies. Simple rEcipe and it Formed niCely. Both my bOys give it a thumbs up!

      Reply
    5. AshLey says

      November 01, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      SImply amazing! I bakeD these for my neighbour who adores ginger Molasses cookies and she said these were the best - so soft & chewy and melt in your mouth DeLicious. I will make these over and over!

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        November 01, 2021 at 8:55 pm

        Just made my day! Thank you!

        Reply

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