Warmly spiced molasses cookies with a tender, chewy bite, ideal for festive gatherings and simple preparation.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
08 - 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
09 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
10 - 1 large egg, room temperature
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with dark brown sugar until smooth. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract; whisk until fully incorporated.
04 - Fold the dry mixture gradually into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Coat each ball evenly by rolling in granulated sugar.
06 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
07 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
