Old Fashion Molasses Cookies
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly chewy, these Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies are a timeless treat that will delight your taste buds with every bite. Made with rich molasses, a fragrant blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and a hint of brown sugar sweetness, these cookies boast the perfect balance of soft and slightly crisp textures. The dough is rolled in granulated sugar before baking, creating a glistening, crackly finish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, these classic cookies are perfect for holiday baking, gift-giving, or whenever you're craving a taste of nostalgia. Serve them with a glass of milk or a cup of tea for a comforting treat everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup Molasses
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 4.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the molasses until well combined, followed by the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough and roll it into 1-inch balls.
Roll each cookie ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*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.
