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Molasses Drop Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 3/4 Cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 Cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/4 Cup Molasses

For Flavor & Texture:

  • 2 Cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground cloves

For Rolling:

  • 1/4 Cup Granulated sugar

Instructions
 

Making the Dough:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined.

Mixing the Dry Ingredients:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

Combining the Mixtures:

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Shaping the Cookies:

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.

Baking & Cooling:

  • Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  • Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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