soft batch molasses cookies

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La Quinta, CA
Updated on Aug 25, 2020

Molasses cookies are one of my all time favorites. I like them soft with plenty of spice. These cookies will remind you of autumn and the holiday season. They would be perfect for gift giving, just double or triple the recipe. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. Other than measuring out the multiple ingredients, they are really quite easy to make.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 20 cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 pinches black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 teaspoons bourbon, brandy, or rum
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • turbinado sugar, for rolling dough balls in before baking

How To Make soft batch molasses cookies

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar. Add egg and salt, baking soda, and spices. Beat until well blended. Add liquids, cream, molasses and liquor. Blend well. Stir in flour and mix well.
  • Step 2
    Shape 1 3/4 inch balls of dough. Roll in turbinado sugar. Place 8 to a sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 14 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Cool on rack. Store airtight. Makes 20 cookies.

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