06/27/2026
Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cloves
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in molasses and egg.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
6. Roll dough into small balls.
7. Roll each ball in sugar, if desired.
8. Place on a lined baking sheet.
9. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until set and crackly on top.
10. Cool slightly before serving.
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