Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Chewy Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup mild-flavored (light) or robust-flavored (dark) molasses; 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; Coarse sanding or raw sugar (for rolling)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup mild-flavored (light) or robust-flavored (dark) molasses
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
Coarse sanding or raw sugar (for rolling)

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["Place racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 375u00b0F. Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk egg, butter, granulated sugar, molasses, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Mix in dry ingredients just to combine.", "Place sanding sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop out dough by the tablespoonful and roll into balls (if dough is sticky, chill 20 minutes). Roll in sugar and place on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2"" apart.", "Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until cookies are puffed, cracked, and just set around edges (over-baked cookies won't be chewy), 8-10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and let cool.", "MAKE AHEAD:"]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Chewy Molasses Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chewy Molasses Cookies

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