Spiced Molasses Cookies: A Perfect Thanksgiving Treat
These Spiced Molasses Cookies are perfect for your Thanksgiving celebrations, bringing warmth and cheer to your holiday gatherings. Enjoy the comforting flavors and share them with your loved ones!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preparing the Dough
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Chilling the Dough:
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Baking the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.