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!