Description
Soft and warmly spiced little cookies perfect for snacking or gift tins.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 g) molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, place dough 1–1.5 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the pan for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Cookies can be frozen and thawed easily. Ideal for snacking or gifting.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American