Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; Pinch kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup molasses

Servings: persons

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Pinch kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup molasses

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1. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice into a large bowl.
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2. Put the butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and cream them together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and the vanilla and beat to incorporate. Add the molasses and beat until combined.
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3. Working in three batches, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed to incorporate between additions. Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap; tightly wrap, and chill for 30 minutes and up to overnight.
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4. When ready to bake the cookies, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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5. Scoop out 2-inch balls of dough and roll them in granulated sugar to coat; place on the baking sheets at least 2 to 3 inches apart. Press each down gently with your fingers to flatten slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the cookie sheets halfway through baking.
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6. Transfer the cookies to racks to cool; serve right away or keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, Pinch kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, 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.

Molasses Cookies

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