Rena’s Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe
These soft molasses cookies are filled with the warm holiday flavors of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and molasses—the rich, earthy flavor pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk.
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, molasses, and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg, add water, and mix until well blended.
- Add the flour mixture a little at a time, and mix until well blended. Cover and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten balls slightly with wet fingertips. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool cookies on a cooling rack. Makes 48 cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg