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Best Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe

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These Best Chewy Molasses Cookies boast a perfect balance of warm spices and rich molasses, delivering a soft and chewy texture that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you’re craving a comforting cookie. Rolled in sugar for a delightful crackled finish, these cookies are easy to make and always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour

Coating

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  2. Add Molasses and Egg: Mix in the molasses and egg thoroughly until well combined, creating a smooth, uniform dough base.
  3. Incorporate Spices and Leavening: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, and baking soda to the mixture, stirring well to evenly distribute the flavors and help the cookies rise during baking.
  4. Add Flour: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour on low speed or by hand, just until the ingredients combine to avoid overworking the dough which can toughen the cookies.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm it up and enhance the flavor melding.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the correct baking temperature before you shape your cookies.
  7. Shape and Coat Dough Balls: Roll the chilled dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to give the cookies a sparkly, slightly crunchy exterior.
  8. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet to allow space for spreading.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes until they are set and crackled on top, but still soft inside.
  10. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, which helps them firm up perfectly.
  11. Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewy texture for several days.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for chewy texture and enhances flavor.
  • Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy in the center.
  • Rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar adds a beautiful crackled top and slight crunch.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • For a spicier kick, increase ground ginger to 3 teaspoons.

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