These spiced molasses cookies are a delightful treat that combines warm spices with the rich flavor of molasses. Perfect for baking sweets or as part of sweet dishes recipes, they evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia.

This easy baking recipe for desserts is ideal for any occasion, making them a great choice for just desserts or a cozy afternoon snack.

Delicious Spiced Molasses Cookies

These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields about 24 cookies, making it a perfect batch for sharing.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, mixing until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
6. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 18g