Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of molasses with these soft molasses cookies. Perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies are a delightful treat for the entire family. The chewy texture and sweet molasses flavor make them a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the molasses and eggs until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious soft molasses cookies with a glass of milk or cup of hot tea!
