Description
These super soft molasses cookies are bursting with the delightful flavors of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. Perfectly spiced and incredibly chewy, they’re a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for cozy afternoons. Easy to make and hard to resist, Grandma’s molasses cookies will be a hit in any household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- ¼ cup full-flavor molasses
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside. - Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil and sugar until well combined. Stir in the molasses and the egg until everything is nicely blended. - Combine Everything:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep it soft. - Chill the Dough:
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Chilling helps the dough firm up and results in softer cookies. - Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent the cookies from sticking. - Shape the Cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to give them a lovely sparkle. - Bake:
Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. - Cool Down:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will flatten slightly as they cool.
Notes
- Sugar Swap: You can substitute granulated sugar with organic cane sugar for a more natural option.
- Molasses Variations: If you don’t have full-flavor molasses, you can use light or dark molasses. Just avoid blackstrap molasses as it’s less sweet.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or increase the cinnamon to create a warmer, spicier flavor.
- Gluten-Free Option: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg