Tender and Spicy Molasses Cookies

Warm, fragrant, and irresistibly soft, these Tender and Spicy Molasses Cookies are the ultimate holiday or anytime treat. Infused with the bold flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, each bite offers a perfect balance of spice and sweetness, while the molasses adds a deep, rich complexity. The cookies are rolled in sugar before baking, creating a delightful crackled texture and sparkling finish. With a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness thanks to a buttery base, these cookies stay moist and flavorful for days. Ideal for festive gatherings, cozy afternoons, or gifting, this easy-to-follow recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep and yields 24 delectable cookies that will disappear in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 29/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 1 piece Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a ball between your palms.

Step 7

Pour the additional granulated sugar onto a small plate. Roll each dough ball in the sugar until evenly coated.

Step 8

Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly puffy. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.

Step 10

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	898.2 grams (898.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3739

Total Fat 151.70g	194%
Saturated Fat 93.10g	465%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 574mg	191%
Sodium 3241mg	141%
Total Carbohydrate 571.00g	208%
Dietary Fiber 9.20g	33%
Total Sugars 361.60g
Protein 35.90g	72%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 300mg	23%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 1602mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 60.2%