Ingredients:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Extra granulated sugar for rolling (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add Molasses and Egg: Add the molasses and egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Shape the Cookies: Scoop out dough (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) and roll it into balls. Roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar until fully coated.
Bake the Cookies: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are just set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your super soft molasses cookies with a glass of milk or a hot cup of tea!
These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm spices—perfect for any occasion!