Super Soft Molasses Cookies: The Best Homemade Comfort Treat
These Super Soft Molasses Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat, perfect for any occasion. Their rich flavor and chewy texture make them a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the molasses and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the cookies are soft in the middle.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, add more ginger to the dough.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with a glass of milk!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Super Soft Molasses Cookies, homemade cookies, comfort treat