Description
These Soft Molasses Cookies are a delightful treat, combining sweet molasses and warm spices for a unique, chewy bite. Easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering, they’ll make your taste buds dance with joy!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Nutmeg
- Unsalted Butter
- Dark Brown Sugar
- White Granulated Sugar
- Molasses
- Large Egg
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Unsalted Butter (for frosting)
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Pure Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
- Brown Gel Food Dye
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl; set aside.
- Cream butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough, roll in sugar, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake dough balls for 14-16 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating with frosting.
Notes
Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for best texture.
Chill cookie dough to prevent over-spreading while baking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg