Best Chewy Molasses Cookies
These are the Best Chewy Molasses Cookies ever, and a must make Christmas cookie tradition! The perfectly crackled tops and chewy insides are irresistible!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and the egg until well incorporated.
- Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking soda and mix well.
- Gradually mix in the flour on low speed, just until combined.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Roll dough into 1 1/2" balls and roll them in the granulated sugar until coated.
- Place dough balls 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes.
- Let cool a few minutes on cookie sheet before transferring wire racks to cool completely.
- Store in an air tight container.