Chewy Molasses Cookies
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup [molasses|http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0005XP1E2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0005XP1E2&linkCode=as2&tag=savcoudea-20]
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon [ground cloves|http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CRJBZ0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006CRJBZ0&linkCode=as2&tag=savcoudea-20]
- 1 and ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar to roll the dough into
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the spices (nutmeg, ground cloves, ground cinnamon) with the flour. Using a plastic spatula or a spoon mix the ingredients together, then add in the salt and baking soda. Set aside.
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In a stand or a hand-held mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add in the egg and vanilla extract while mixing on medium-low speed.
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Add in the molasses and mix on medium-low speed until all of the wet ingredients are mixed together.
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Slowly combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
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Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour. Overnight is best if you are able to do so.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
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Add your granulated sugar into a small bowl.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll into balls, then dip into the granulated sugar. Place on the cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Stores in an air-tight container for one week.