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Homemade Soft Molasses Cookies

by Annmarie
Homemade Soft Molasses Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, with their signature crackly tops, super chewy centers, and perfectly spiced flavor. These cookies stay soft for days—if they even last that long—and are always a hit at gatherings.

Molasses cookies hold a special place in my heart, bringing back warm childhood memories of baking with my mom. From rolling the dough in sugar to sneaking a bite of a warm cookie fresh from the oven, these cookies have always been my favorite. Their soft texture and cozy molasses flavor make them truly irresistible.

Homemade Soft Molasses Cookies

Homemade Soft Molasses Cookies

Homemade Soft Molasses Cookies

Homemade Soft Molasses Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, with their signature crackly tops, super chewy centers, and perfectly spiced flavor. These cookies stay soft for days—if they even last that long—and are always a hit at gatherings.

Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 57 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Rolling:

  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated or coarse sugar, for rolling

Instructions

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