Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey with these mouthwatering Old Fashioned Molasses Sugar Cookies that promise to awaken your taste buds and evoke warm memories of grandma's kitchen. These soft, spicy-sweet cookies are more than just a dessert - they're a slice of American baking tradition that will fill your home with an irresistible aroma of ginger and cinnamon. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe guarantees cookies so delicious, they'll disappear from your cookie jar faster than you can say "seconds, please!"
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the molasses and egg to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- If desired, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before placing them on the baking sheets for an extra sugary crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set but still soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, enjoy your homemade Old Fashioned Molasses Sugar Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough, dense cookies.
- For a crispy exterior, roll cookie dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.
- Use fresh spices to maximize the warm, aromatic flavor profile.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to help them set properly.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness and freshness.
- For extra moisture, slightly underbake the cookies - they'll continue to set as they cool.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 131kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
