Spiced Molasses Soft Chewy (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy delights richly flavored with molasses and warming spices for cozy moments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
06 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg if using, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll each into a ball, then coat evenly with granulated sugar.
07 - Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to maintain chewiness.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft and chewy texture that feels like a gentle hug in every bite
  • The perfect balance of rich molasses and warm spices became my go-to for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Don't skip rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar; it adds a beautiful texture contrast that elevates the cookies.
  • Using unsulphured molasses makes a world of difference for flavor depth and brightness.
03 -
  • Using room temperature butter is crucial to achieve that fluffy cream for the perfect base.
  • Don't overbake—pull the cookies out when edges set but centers still look soft for that ideal chew.

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