Chewy Spiced Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of these Chewy Spiced Molasses Cookies. With a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, these cookies boast a soft, tender texture that will have your cookie jar empty in no time. The intoxicating aroma of freshly baked cookies will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist sneaking a taste (or two!). They're even better the day after baking, making them the perfect treat for sharing or enjoying all week long. Just one bite will leave you addicted and reaching for more!
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Servings
50
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
shortening
3/4 cup (softened)
packed brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
white sugar
1/2 cup (reserved for coating)
large egg
1 (beaten)
molasses
1/2 cup (unsulfured)
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups
salt
1/2 teaspoon
baking soda
2 teaspoons
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon
ground ginger
1 teaspoon
allspice
1 teaspoon
nutmeg
1 teaspoon (freshly grated, if possible)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg and molasses to the bowl, mixing until well combined and smooth.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and nutmeg to incorporate the dry ingredients.
5
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
6
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
7
Once chilled, roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and then roll each ball in the reserved white sugar to coat.
8
Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a lightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
10
Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
2.7g
Fat
7.1g
Carbs
0.4g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the texture of Chewy Spiced Molasses Cookies?
These cookies have a soft, tender, and chewy texture.
What are the primary flavors in this recipe?
The cookies feature a balance of sweetness and warm spices including cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How do I prepare the shortening and sugar?
Cream together the shortening and packed brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When should the egg and molasses be added?
Add the egg and molasses after creaming the shortening and sugar, mixing until the combination is smooth.
What dry ingredients need to be sifted together?
Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and nutmeg.
How should I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
Does the dough require chilling?
Yes, cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours until firm.
What size should the dough balls be?
Roll the chilled dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
What should the dough balls be rolled in before baking?
Roll each dough ball in the reserved white sugar to coat them.
How should I prepare the cookie sheet?
Use a lightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
How far apart should the cookies be placed?
Space the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
What is the recommended baking time?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done?
The edges should be lightly golden, but the centers should remain soft.
What is the cooling process for these cookies?
Allow them to cool on the sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Are these cookies better the next day?
Yes, they are even better the day after baking, making them great for sharing.
How many calories are in one cookie?
There are approximately 50 calories per cookie.
How much fat is in each serving?
Each cookie contains 2.7g of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content per cookie?
There are 7.1g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does one cookie provide?
Each cookie provides 0.4g of protein.
What type of molasses is recommended?
The recipe calls for unsulfured molasses.
Can I use fresh nutmeg in this recipe?
Yes, using freshly grated nutmeg is recommended if possible.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 12 total ingredients.
What kind of flour is used?
The recipe uses 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much shortening is needed?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of softened shortening.
What kind of sugar is inside the dough?
The dough contains 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
Is the white sugar mixed into the dough?
No, the 1/2 cup of white sugar is reserved specifically for coating the outside of the dough balls.
Is this recipe suitable for holidays?
Yes, it is tagged as a holiday treat and features warm seasonal spices.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
What are the main descriptive tags for this recipe?
The tags include cookies, dessert, molasses, spiced, chewy, baking, holiday treats, and addictive.