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Chewy spiced molasses cookies stacked on a black surface.
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Chewy Spiced Molasses Cookies

Indulge in the soft, chewy goodness of these Spiced Molasses Cookies — a Christmas favorite! These cookies make the whole house smell amazing while baking and are a blast to make with the little ones.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Chill Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 25 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Ashley Boyd

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

Spiced Sugar (for rolling cookies)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice and set aside.
  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat on medium-high (a speed of 6-8 on a stand mixer) for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the butter and sugars are light and fluffy. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl down a few times to ensure everything gets incorporated.
  • Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla to the bowl with the butter and sugar. Beat on low, gradually increasing speed to medium, and mix until all of the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Add the flour mixture to the bowl with the butter mixture in two batches and mix until no more steaks of dry flour are visible. Start on low speed and gradually increase to medium-high, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Wrap the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour up to overnight. If chilling overnight, set the dough on the counter for about 15 minutes before scooping.
  • Whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a small bowl. Scoop out balls of dough into your palm using a 1.5 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, and use both hands to form them into neat round balls. A larger cookie scoop will yield fewer cookies. Roll each dough ball into the spiced sugar, coating all sides, then transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them an inch or more apart.
  • Bake cookies for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Notes

  • Measure your flour properly by fluffing the flour with a fork, using a spoon to scoop it into the measuring cup, and leveling it off with a knife. You can also use a kitchen scale for precise baking.
  • Prevent cookies from spreading too much by chilling dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour before baking.
  • Do not sit your baking sheet on top of the oven while it is preheating. This can cause it to become too warm and will cause the cookies to spread.
  • Do not substitute different-sized eggs. This can affect the moisture ratio in the batter and will affect the texture of your cookies.
  • Leftover spiced molasses cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze leftover cookies and store them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.8g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 5.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg