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A batch of freshly baked soft molasses cookies on a cooling rack.

The Best Soft Molasses Cookies V Recipe

Discover the ultimate Soft Molasses Cookies V recipe, perfect for celebrating the winter months. Easy to make and wonderfully spiced, these cookies are ideal for pairing with a hot cup of coffee.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 Cookies
Calories 111.83 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and egg until well blended. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger; stir into the molasses mixture. Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Keyword Cookies, holiday baking, Molasses, Winter Recipes