Best 3 Soft And Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with our delectable Molasses Cookies, a timeless classic with a soft and chewy texture that will transport you to grandma's kitchen. These cookies are bursting with the rich, warm flavor of molasses, perfectly balanced with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Experience the delightful crunch of the outer edges and the soft, chewy center in every bite. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, from traditional molasses cookies to unique variations like chewy molasses crinkles and gluten-free molasses cookies. Explore the recipes and discover the perfect molasses cookie to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SOFT AND CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES



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These cookies are delicious served warm right from the oven! I usually make them around Christmastime or on cold snowy days here in the Midwest.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Blend in molasses and egg. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; add to creamed mixture. Mix until well blended. , Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar. Place on greased baking sheets. Press flat with a fork. Bake at 350° about 10-12 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFT AND CHEWY MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES



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Another great Cook's Illustrated cookie that is truly soft and chewy. Measure the molasses in a liquid measuring cup. If you find that the dough sticks to your palms as you shape the balls, moisten your hands occasionally in a bowl filled with cold water and shake off the excess. Bake the cookies one sheet at a time. If baked two sheets at a time, the cookies started on the bottom rack won't develop the attractive cracks. The cookies should look slightly raw and under baked when removed from the oven. If you plan to glaze the cookies save the parchment paper used to bake them.

Provided by oilpatchjo

Categories     Dessert

Time 41m

Yield 22 cookies, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup granulated sugar (about 2 1/2 ounces plus 1/2 cup for dipping)
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (11 1/4 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon table salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool (1 1/2 sticks)
1/3 cup dark brown sugar (about 2 1/2 ounces packed)
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup molasses (about 6 ounces light or dark)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 1/2 cup sugar for dipping in 8- or 9-inch cake pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in medium bowl until thoroughly combined; set aside.
  • In standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter with brown and granulated sugars at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and add yolk and vanilla; increase speed to medium and beat until incorporated, about 20 seconds. Reduce speed to medium-low and add molasses; beat until fully incorporated, about 20 seconds, scraping bottom and sides of bowl once with rubber spatula. Reduce speed to lowest setting; add flour mixture and beat until just incorporated, about 30 seconds, scraping bowl down once. Give dough final stir with rubber spatula to ensure that no pockets of flour remain at bottom. Dough will be soft.
  • Using tablespoon measure, scoop heaping tablespoon of dough and roll between palms into 1 1/2-inch ball; drop ball into cake pan with sugar and repeat to form about 4 balls. Toss balls in sugar to coat and set on prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies are browned, still puffy, and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (cookies will look raw between cracks and seem underdone), about 11 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Do not over bake.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes, then use wide metal spatula to transfer cookies to wire rack; cool cookies to room temperature and serve. Can be stored at room temperature in airtight container or zipper-lock plastic bag up to 5 days.

SOFT AND CHEWY MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 2 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup granulated sugar (about 2 1/2 ounces), plus 1/2 cup for dipping
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (11 1/4 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon table salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened but still cool
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup molasses (about 6 ounces), light or dark

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 1/2 cup sugar for dipping in 8- or 9-inch cake pan. 2. Whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in medium bowl until thoroughly combined; set aside. 3. In standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter with brown and granulated sugars at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and add yolk and vanilla; increase speed to medium and beat until incorporated, about 20 seconds. Reduce speed to medium-low and add molasses; beat until fully incorporated, about 20 seconds, scraping bottom and sides of bowl once with rubber spatula. Reduce speed to lowest setting; add flour mixture and beat until just incorporated, about 30 seconds, scraping bowl down once. Give dough final stir with rubber spatula to ensure that no pockets of flour remain at bottom. Dough will be soft. 4. Using tablespoon measure, scoop heaping tablespoon of dough and roll between palms into 1 1/2-inch ball; drop ball into cake pan with sugar and repeat to form about 4 balls. Toss balls in sugar to coat and set on prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies are browned, still puffy, and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (cookies will look raw between cracks and seem underdone), about 11 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Do not overbake. 5. Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes, then use wide metal spatula to transfer cookies to wire rack; cool cookies to room temperature and serve. (Can be stored at room temperature in airtight container or zipper-lock plastic bag up to 5 days.)

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in better-tasting cookies. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and dark molasses for the best flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the dough, resulting in a soft and chewy cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will result in a tough cookie. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature: The cookies should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just set. Overbaking the cookies will result in a dry, crumbly cookie.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing: The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool. Let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These soft and chewy molasses cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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