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Bakery Style Molasses Cookies

Soft, thick bakery-style molasses cookies with warm spices and a chewy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 0.5 tsp cloves
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup molasses unsulphured
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses.
  4. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  8. Cool briefly on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake; cookies firm up as they cool.