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Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies

These classic molasses cookies are perfectly chewy with a hint of warm spice that makes any kitchen smell like the holidays.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 16, 2026
Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
12 minutes
Total
27 minutes
Serves
24

There is something truly comforting about a batch of molasses cookies cooling on the counter. They have that wonderful balance of a crisp edge and a soft, chewy center that everyone in the family seems to love.

My biggest tip for these cookies is to avoid overbaking them. You want to take them out of the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look a little bit soft. They will finish firming up perfectly as they cool on the tray.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat until everything is fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

  6. 6

    Scoop about one tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a ball between your palms.

  7. 7

    Roll each ball in the granulated sugar until it is evenly coated, then place them on your prepared baking sheet with some space between them.

  8. 8

    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.

  9. 9

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

💡 Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft for up to a week. If you want to make them ahead, the dough can be refrigerated for two hours before rolling and baking. These also freeze beautifully for later snacking.

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