Molasses Cookies
Bake up a batch of these delightfully spiced ginger snap cookies - a perfect treat to warm up your kitchen and fill your home with cozy aromas. The combination of cloves, ginger, and cinnamon creates a comforting blend of flavors that pair beautifully with the rich molasses and sweet sugar. With a crisp outer layer and a chewy center, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp powdered ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
Instructions
- In a large stand mixer combine the butter, sugar, egg and molasses. Mix for a minute or two until well combined.
- Combine the flour, cloves, ginger cinnamon and baking soda and sift together.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture and mix until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Once chilled, scoop 2 tablespoons of dough at a time and roll into balls. Roll them around in a small cup of sugar and set onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies onto a cooling rack to cool.
Nutrition
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
- Protein Content: 2 g
- Fat Content: 10 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol Content: 35 mg
- Sodium Content: 155 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 3.5 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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