Soft Molasses Spice Cookies
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of Soft Molasses Spice Cookies perfectly chewy cookies infused with rich molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for a comforting, spiced treat. These easy homemade cookies are soft in the center with a lightly crisp edge, making them ideal for holidays, tea time, or everyday baking.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, spices, baking soda, salt).
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in egg, molasses, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry mixture until dough forms.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes (optional but helps with shape).
- Roll into balls, coat in sugar, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until set but soft.
- Cool on wire rack.