Description
These Soft Molasses Cookies offer an irresistible flavor and chewy texture, making them perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to whip up and delightful to savor, they’ll surely become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Brown gel food dye (optional)
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg; set aside.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough and roll in sugar; chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 14-16 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack after baking.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating butter and cream cheese; add powdered sugar gradually.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies; decorate as desired.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Chilling the dough helps maintain cookie shape while baking.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg