Description
These soft molasses cookies are a delightful blend of spices and sweetness, perfect for baking with family or enjoying as a cozy treat. Easy to make and share at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup + 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp + 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Brown gel food dye, optional
Instructions
- Sift dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg.
- Beat butter and sugars until pale and fluffy, then mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Form cookie dough balls and roll in sugar before chilling for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting and decorate cookies as desired.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients helps in achieving a smoother batter.
Chilling the dough intensifies flavor and maintains cookie shape during baking.
For varied flavors, consider adding cloves or adjusting ginger amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg