Description
Soft and chewy molasses spice cookies with warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in granulated sugar.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too sticky.
- For softer cookies, bake for less time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American