Description
Enjoy these delightful soft molasses cookies that are warm, chewy, and irresistibly spiced. Simple to make, they are perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter (for frosting)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
- Brown Gel Food Dye
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined, forming a thick, slightly sticky dough.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are set; let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Decorate cooled cookies with frosting and gel dye to create designs.
Notes
Chill the dough to maintain shape while baking.
For gluten-free options, substitute with a 1:1 baking blend.
Store in an airtight container for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg