Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies Recipe

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated.

5. Pour in the molasses and mix until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

7. Place some granulated sugar in a small bowl for rolling the cookie dough.

8. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar until coated.

9. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading.

10. Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass, dipped in sugar to prevent sticking, to create a crinkled top.

11. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.

12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.