Super Soft Molasses Cookies
Delightful cookies with warm spices and rich molasses flavor, perfect for cozy gatherings or sweet snacking.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar plus extra for rolling cookie dough balls in
- 1/4 cup Full Flavor Molasses I used the Brer Rabbit brand
- 1 Large Egg room temperature
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cloves, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the vegetable oil and granulated sugar together until well blended. Add the molasses and egg.
- Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients until just combined.
- Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough for a minimum of 2 hours.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Form 1-inch cookie dough balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on the lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then allow to cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, adding a slice of bread to keep them soft.