Easy Molasses Cookies
Easy Molasses Cookies are soft, spiced treats with a chewy center and crackled top. This simple recipe creates cozy holiday cookies perfect for festive moments or quiet evenings.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment for this simple recipe.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- I whisk 2½ cups flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, ¼ tsp cloves, and ½ tsp salt in a bowl for these soft spiced cookies.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- I mix ¾ cup melted butter, 1 cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup molasses, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth for these chewy molasses treats.
Form Dough
- I stir dry ingredients into wet to form a thick dough for these cozy holiday cookies.
Shape Cookies
- I roll dough into 1-tbsp balls, coat in ¼ cup granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet for this Easy Molasses Cookies.
Bake Cookies
- I bake 10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft for chewy molasses treats.
Cool and Serve
- I cool cookies on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack for these soft spiced cookies.
Notes
For a sweet-and-salty twist, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie just before baking. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.