Get ready to embark on a delicious journey through generations of baking tradition with these mouthwatering Old Time Molasses Cookies! These aren't just ordinary cookies – they're a sweet slice of American culinary history that will fill your kitchen with warmth, spice, and memories. With their rich, deep flavor and perfectly soft texture, these cookies are guaranteed to become an instant family favorite that will have everyone begging for more.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the oven is at the right temperature when you're ready to bake the cookies.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the molasses to the butter and sugar mixture, and mix well until fully combined. The molasses will give the cookies their rich flavor and color.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the dry ingredients and spices.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Once all the dough has been placed on the baking sheets, gently flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, enjoy your Old Time Molasses Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted – this ensures the perfect cookie texture.
- Use fresh spices for the most vibrant flavor. If your ground ginger or cinnamon have been sitting in the pantry for over six months, consider replacing them.
- Don't overmix the dough – this can lead to tough, dense cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- For uniformly sized cookies, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure out the dough.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack – this helps them set properly.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain their soft, chewy texture for up to a week.
- For an extra touch of sweetness, consider dusting the cooled cookies with powdered sugar or drizzling with a light glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 200kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
