Description
Indulge in the delight of Super Soft Molasses Cookies, a classic homemade treat that brings warmth and nostalgia to any occasion. These cookies are characterized by their rich flavors of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon, resulting in a soft and chewy texture that stays fresh for days. With a lovely crackly top rolled in sugar, they make an ideal addition to cookie swaps or festive gatherings during the fall and holiday season. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies will surely become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 cup full-flavored molasses
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, cloves, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt) and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat together vegetable oil and sugar with a mixer until combined. Add molasses and egg; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form one-inch dough balls, roll in sugar, and place on prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until puffy; cool for 5 minutes on sheets before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg