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Stack of homemade molasses cookies on a gray plate, with cracked tops and a sugar dusting, in a cozy, natural light setting.

Molasses Cookies

5 from 1 vote
These chewy molasses cookies are a nostalgic, old-fashioned treat bursting with warm spices and rich molasses flavor. Perfect for holiday baking or cozy afternoons, they come together easily with pantry staples and create lasting memories for the whole family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough:
  • ¾ cup Unsalted butter - Room temperature
  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar - Packed
  • 1 Large egg - Room temperature
  • ⅓ cup Unsulphured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure
  • 2¼ cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Fresh if possible
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper - Optional, for depth
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For Rolling:
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar - For coating dough balls

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (One for wet, one for dry ingredients)
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer (For creaming butter and sugar)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (Dry and liquid)
  • Baking sheets (Lined with parchment paper)
  • Cookie scoop (For uniform dough balls)
  • Cooling rack (Allows even cooling after baking)
  • Airtight container (For storage)

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
  3. Whisk together the flour, spices, and other dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add dry to wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough and chill it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  6. Roll dough into balls, coat in sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake cookies until tops are crackly and cool them on a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

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