Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe | Cook the Book

Name: Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe | Cook the Book
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 44 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks , 8 ounces) unsalted butter; 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar, plus more for coating the dough; 1/2 cup (6 ounces) molasses; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves; 3/4 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 large eggs; 3 1/2 cups (14 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour

Description: As these cool, the centers fall creating tiny ridges and canyons sparking with light coating of sugar. The flavor is pretty much unbeatable—rich and earthy with molasses and just the right hint of warm spice from the cloves and ginger.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks , 8 ounces) unsalted butter
1 cup (7 ounces) sugar, plus more for coating the dough
1/2 cup (6 ounces) molasses
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves
3/4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 large eggs
3 1/2 cups (14 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses while mixing at a slow speed, then baking soda, salt, and spices. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated. Stir in flour. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.
Shape or scoop the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; a tablespoon cookie scoop works well here. Roll them in granulated sugar and put them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
Bake cookies for 10 minutes. After taking them out of the oven, allow cookies to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a rack to finish cooling.