Description
Tender and spiced molasses cookies that feel like a warm hug, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 cup Full Flavor Molasses
- 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, ground cloves, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Set the dry mix aside.
- Beat the vegetable oil and granulated sugar on medium-high until blended.
- Add the molasses and the egg and mix until smooth.
- Lower the mixer speed and add the dry mix until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 120 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and move the rack to the second level.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- Scoop tablespoon-size dough balls or use a 1 tablespoon scoop.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place two inches apart on the sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until puffy.
- Let cool on the sheet for five minutes, then move to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent cookies from spreading. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, molasses cookies, dessert, baking, soft cookies