I enjoy baking during the fall season. Nothing’s better than the scent of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg all mixed together in a delicious baked treat. Molasses cookies are requested by my family each year. They are spicy warming delicious cookies that your whole family will love.
A little planning is required since the dough has to be chilled for thirty minutes to an hour prior to baking. The cookies don’t spread while baking, so you may want to flatten them slightly after placing them on the baking sheet. The bottom of a glass or measuring cup can be used for this process. See my favorite measuring cup and spoon set here. While they are baking, your house is with the wonderful aroma of fall.
Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ Cup sugar, divided
- ¼ Cup molasses
- 1 egg
- ¼ Cup unsalted butter
- 2 Tsp baking soda
- 1 Tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ Tsp salt
- ¼ Tsp ground cloves
- ⅛ Tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a separate bowl combine, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Add the molasses and egg, continue mixing until well combined.
- Slowly spoon in the flour mixture into the mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm. Approximately 30 mins to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pour the remaining ⅓ cup of sugar into a shallow dish. Using a 2 tsp cookie scoop measure out dough and form it into a ball, roll it in the sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cookies should be spaced 1½ inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes until they crackle on top. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
These molasses cookies embody the tastes and scents of fall. I hope that your family will love them as much as mine. I can’t wait to see all of your delicious cookies! Please comment and share a picture of your success here with me. Connect with me on social media for more inspiration. If you are looking for another fall-inspired recipe, check out my roasting pumpkins post here.
