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Molasses Christmas Cookies

If you love gingerbread but want something a little softer and chewier, these molasses cookies are calling your name! They're packed with warm spices and deep molasses flavor, and they develop those gorgeous crackly tops all on their own. The best part? Rolling them in sugar before baking gives them all the sparkle they need!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Place the granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in sugar to coat completely.
  7. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
  8. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.