Molasses Cookies

Classic Molasses Cookies recipe with the perfect chewy and crunchy texture with the ginger and molasses flavor everyone loves.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 136kcal

¾ cup butter softened
⅓ cup shortening
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 ¾ cups (330 grams) all-purpose flour spoon into measuring cups and level with the back of a knife
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup coarse sugar such as turbinado, sanding, or sparkling

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Beat the butter and shortening until smooth.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
Mix in the molasses.
Stir in the egg.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Add to the batter and mix until combined. Scrape the bowl as needed.
Use a #40 dough scoop (about two tablespoons) to form balls of dough. Roll in the sanding sugar. Place on a parchment-covered baking sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass cup.
Bake at 375˚F for 7-9 minutes. Immediately after removing from the oven, slide parchment sheet covered with cookies onto the cooling rack.