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Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe Easy Crackle Top Holiday Treats

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These chewy molasses cookies feature a soft, spiced interior and a classic crackled sugary top, making them a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing treat for holidays or cozy gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they deliver big flavor and comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coarse or turbinado sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter with light and dark brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Add molasses and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour-spice mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together.
  6. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls (about 1.5 tbsp each). Roll each ball in coarse sugar.
  7. Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies puff, crackle, and look set at the edges but are still soft in the center.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. For crispier cookies, bake an extra minute.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for best texture. Grease your measuring cup for molasses to prevent sticking. Don’t overmix once flour is added to keep cookies chewy. For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 baking blend. Chilling dough helps prevent spreading. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even results.

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