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Molasses Cookies Recipe

These soft molasses cookies are the most tender and chewy ginger-spiced cookies you'll find. They are a holiday must-make!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
chill
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 110 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter and pour into a medium mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, and egg. Mix together until smooth, then stir in the molasses.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
  3. Pour the flour blend into the molasses mixture and stir together. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Use a cookie scoop to create 1 inch dough balls. Roll them in your hands to smooth them out then, coat them by rolling them in the white sugar.
  5. Place the cookie balls on a UNgreased cookie sheet making sure they are about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes and tops are cracked. Cool on a wire rack. Note: Chill the dough in the fridge between batches.

Nutrition Information

Calories 110kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Calories 110kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 150IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.