Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Indulge in Super Soft Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the warm, spicy flavors of the holiday season with these super soft molasses cookies, perfect for Christmas!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, roll the dough balls in sugar before baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas, cookies, molasses, holiday baking