OLD FASHIONED SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

This recipe was originally posted on November 8, 2017!  The recipe stays the same and most people have had great success with it.  The reason I am revamping and republishing this is that I have written a more thorough post to answer readers questions! WHAT DO MOLASSES COOKIES TASTE LIKE? Molasses cookies have a very distinct spice flavor.  This comes from the use of ground cinnamon and ginger, as well as the rich flavor of dark molasses. They taste somewhat like a gingersnap cookie, however, they are more subtle and soft instead of crisp.

HOW TO MAKE MOLASSES COOKIES:

• Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees.  You will want to line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for best results.  If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use non-stick cooking spray.
• You can use a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for this recipe.
• Start by beating together your butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and molasses until well combined.  This will take about 2-3 minutes.
• Next, you can add your flour, baking soda, salt, and spices right into the mixer and mix just for about 1 minute until the dough comes together.
• Shape your dough into balls that are about 1 1/2 inches.  You can do this with your hands, a Tablespoon measure, or a cookie scoop.  Whatever is easier for you!
• Roll the dough balls in granulated sugar and then place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
• These cookies will bake for 13-15 minutes.  As soon as they come out of the oven you will want to scoop them up with a spatula and allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup Butter, Softened
• 1/4 Cup Dark Molasses
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar, For Rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or non stick cooking spray, set aside.
2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat together the brown sugar, butter, molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
3. Mix in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
4. ....................................

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