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A pile of Soft Molasses Cookies with crackled tops and sugar coating on a wire rack

Classic Soft Molasses Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 155
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/3 cup for rolling
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat until thoroughly combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a stiff dough forms.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 60 minutes to ensure easier handling and optimal texture.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch spheres.
  8. Roll each dough ball in the remaining 1/3 cup of granulated sugar until evenly coated.
  9. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops have developed characteristic cracks.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.