Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies

🍪 Old-Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies — chewy, spiced, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with deep molasses flavor and a perfect soft texture. A classic treat for any season, especially during the holidays!

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🥣 Ingredients (Makes about 24 cookies)

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground cloves

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat oven:

   • 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cream butter and sugar:

   • In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.

4. Combine:

   • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.

5. Shape cookies:

   • Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll in granulated sugar.

   • Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake:

   • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.

7. Cool:

   • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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✨ Tips

• For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake by 1 minute.

• Add a pinch of ground nutmeg for additional warmth.

• These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.

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