Soft Molasses Cookies King Arthur Flour Recipe
Delight in the warm, spiced goodness of this Soft Molasses Cookies recipe inspired by King Arthur Flour—a true classic for any cookie lover. These cookies boast a tender, chewy texture thanks to a blend of rich unsulphured molasses, creamy butter, and a perfect balance of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these golden treats are rolled in sugar for a crisp exterior that gives way to a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy snack with tea, this easy recipe yields 24 irresistibly soft cookies. Whether you're embracing their old-fashioned charm or indulging in their timeless flavors, these molasses cookies are guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 ml Unsulphured molasses
- 1 piece Large egg
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 50 grams Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step.
Add the molasses and the egg to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar to coat.
Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and the edges are just set. The centers should look slightly underdone; they will continue to cook as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your soft molasses cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.7 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.1 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 562 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 3802 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 483.3 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% | |
*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.
