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Desserts
Chewy Molasses Cookies
dessert
Baked to soft-centered perfection with deep, caramel-like molasses, warm ginger, and a crackly sugar crust that shatters delightfully with every bite.
RECIPE
Chewy Molasses Cookies
Baked to soft-centered perfection with deep, caramel-like molasses, warm ginger, and a crackly sugar crust that shatters delightfully with every bite.
Prep 105 mins
Cook 15 mins
Total 120 mins
dessert
Ingredients
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For the dough
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (12 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsulphured or dark molasses
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For rolling
- 1/3 cup granulated or coarse sugar
Preparation
1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
2
Using a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a handheld mixer, cream the softened butter and both sugars until combined (1-2 minutes).
3
Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined (1-2 minutes).
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Don't overmix or cookies might get tough.
5
Cover dough tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. This makes it easier to handle and helps the cookies spread less.
6
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
7
Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in the additional sugar, and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
8
Roll each in granulated sugar and arrange 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheets.
9
Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.