Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade molasses cookies, a classic treat perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet snack any time. Infused with aromatic spices like ginger and cinnamon, these chewy cookies strike a delightful balance of rich flavors and comforting sweetness. Simple to prepare, they are sure to impress family and friends while filling your home with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; let cool slightly before transferring to plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg