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Molasses Cookies Recipe

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These Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy with a perfectly spiced flavor and a delightful crackled surface. Featuring warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, combined with rich molasses and a crunchy sugar coating, they are a classic treat ideal for the holiday season or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup softened margarine
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • ¼ cup molasses

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt to blend the spices evenly throughout the flour.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened margarine with 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This step is essential for a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, water, and molasses to the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring constantly until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape the cookies: Scoop out dough balls approximately 2 tablespoons in size. Roll each ball in the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to coat them evenly, which gives a pleasant crunch and sparkle.
  7. Bake: Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading. Slightly flatten each ball with your fingers or the bottom of a glass to encourage even baking and a crackled surface.
  8. Finish: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops are cracked and the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a deeper molasses flavor, use dark or blackstrap molasses.
  • Do not overbake to maintain a soft and chewy center.
  • Rolling the dough balls in sugar before baking adds a lovely sparkle and extra texture.
  • You can substitute butter for margarine if preferred for a richer flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Keywords: molasses cookies, spiced cookies, chewy cookies, holiday cookies, ginger cookies, cinnamon cookies

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