Let’s Talk Cookies…
Aside from all the other reasons to be happy this season, cookie munching has to be at the top of the list. I try to save up most of my annual cookie consumption for this exact time of year, so I don’t have to feel guilty baking and nibbling to my heart’s content. Shortbread cookies are my personal favorite, yet this Soft Molasses Cookie Recipe is a close second.
What do Molasses Cookies Taste Like?
Glistening with sugar, these dark and dusky cookies have the full-bodied flavor of molasses mingled with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. They are tender, pillowy, and absolutely irresistible!
How to Make Molasses Cookie
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses 1 large egg
Instructions Then sink your teeth into spiced heavenly bliss!
Tips & Tricks
Don’t over mix the dough! Once you add the flour to the dough, be sure to mix only until the dough is combined. Over mixing can cause the cookies to be tough instead of soft and chewy! Use unsulphured molasses! This is a higher quality and has the best flavor. If you like a crispy cookie, cook them a little bit longer!
Is this Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe the Same as Gingersnaps?
These two types of molasses-based cookies are actually different! The main difference is found in the texture of the cookies. Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy. Gingersnaps are crisper and offer a snap when broken apart. But both are delicious!
Can I add ginger to these molasses cookies?
There is ground ginger in these seriously soft molasses cookies already, but some small chunks of crystallized ginger would go amazingly here! If you love ginger, definitely add some!
How Long Do Molasses Cookies Last?
You can store these in an airtight container or a ziplock bag for 1 week at room temperature. You can store these cookie dough balls in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to bake them, thaw them out to room temperature and bake them like normal.
Holiday Cookies
Soft Molasses Cookies are the perfect Christmas cookies for dunking in milk. Plus they taste fabulous sandwiched together with chocolate or vanilla frosting. Perfect for Santa’s late-night visit on Christmas Eve.
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