Nut-Free Molasses Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these perfectly spiced Nut-Free Molasses Cookies, a classic treat with a tender bite and irresistible flavor. Featuring rich molasses, warm cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these cookies deliver a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake. Designed with a nut-free focus, this recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour and butter to create soft, chewy treats that everyone can enjoy. Each bite offers the perfect balance of sweetness, thanks to a light sugar coating that adds sparkle and subtle crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for holiday baking, gifting, or simply indulging in a homemade dessert any time of year. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk or as a coffee companion, these nut-free delights are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 120 milliliters molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer or a whisk.
Add the egg and mix until well combined, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined and no flour streaks remain.
Pour the additional granulated sugar for rolling into a shallow dish.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, form small balls of dough and roll each in the granulated sugar to coat completely.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.3 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 485 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 2632 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 509.0 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 322.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2756 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
