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Soft Molasses Cookies

Prep Time

20 min

Servings

24

Cook Time

10 min

CookiesEasy

Soft Molasses Cookies

Chewy spiced cookies with crinkled tops. Old-fashioned holiday favorite!

1Ingredients

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24
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Sugar for rolling

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter and sugar; add egg and molasses.

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients; add to wet.

  3. 3

    Chill dough 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Roll into balls; roll in sugar.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cool on pan 5 minutes.

Baker's Tips

  • Don't overbake - they firm up as they cool
  • Chill dough for easier handling