Bakery Style Molasses Cookies: Soft & Chewy Perfection at Home
Enjoy the delightful taste of bakery style molasses cookies that are soft and chewy, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, do not overbake.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Bakery Style Molasses Cookies, Soft and Chewy Cookies, Holiday Baking