Description
Soft, chewy molasses cookies with a rich, spiced flavor perfect for winter.
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter or soft coconut oil
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsulphured blackstrap molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cardamom
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp water
⅓ cup cane sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
3. Mix in molasses and vanilla.
4. Combine flour, spices, baking soda, and salt separately.
5. Add dry mixture gradually to wet, mix until combined.
6. Add water to moisten if needed.
7. Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar.
8. Flatten slightly and bake for 10 minutes.
9. Cool on tray for 10 minutes before moving to rack.
Notes
Store in airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Use natural cane sugar for a crisp crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes