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Discover the delightful combination of spicy warmth and sweet chewiness in these homemade Spicy & Sweet Chewy Molasses Cookies. This recipe encapsulates the essence of comfort baking, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying during cozy evenings at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a batch of cookies that will transport you to a winter wonderland, regardless of the season.

Chewy Molasses Cookies

Embrace the joy of baking with Spicy & Sweet Chewy Molasses Cookies! This delightful recipe pairs the warm, comforting taste of unsulfured molasses with a blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for cozy nights at home or sharing with loved ones, these cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients. Discover the rich history and nutritional benefits of molasses as you create a batch of chewy, flavorful cookies that will transport you to a winter wonderland any time of year.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup unsulfured molasses

¾ cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 large egg

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.

      Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.

        Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough will be sticky—this is essential for that chewy texture!

          Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

            Shape Cookies: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.

              Bake the Cookies: Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look soft.

                Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

                  Enjoy: Once cool, dig in and savor the perfect balance of spicy warmth and sweet chewiness!

                    Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 30 min | 1 hr | 24 cookies