Molasses Cookies
These molasses cookies are soft and packed with warm spices. They are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. Add the egg and molasses, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft. You can add chocolate chips for extra flavor.