Chewy Soft Molasses Cookies (Printable Version)

Delight in soft, chewy sweets with deep molasses flavor and cozy spice notes—easy and quick to make.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 1 large egg, room temperature
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

# How to Make:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, dark brown sugar, and molasses until smooth; add egg and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir with spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into 1 1/2-inch balls; roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
06 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
07 - Bake 9 to 11 minutes until edges set and cookies are puffed but centers remain slightly soft.
08 - Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Deeply flavored with molasses and warming spices
  • Soft and chewy texture every time
02 -
  • Molasses adds both moisture and distinctive flavor to these cookies
  • Light underbaking ensures a chewy center
03 -
  • Slightly underbake the cookies for extra chewiness
  • Try adding a pinch of black pepper for a gentle spice twist
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