Description
These Soft Molasses Cookies combine warm spices and a creamy frosting for an irresistible treat. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they’re a delightful addition to your baking repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Molasses
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- Brown Gel Food Dye (for decorating)
Instructions
- Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop and roll dough in granulated sugar, then place on a baking sheet.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350℉; bake cookies for 14-16 minutes.
- Cool cookies on pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by mixing butter and cream cheese until creamy; add powdered sugar.
- Decorate cooled cookies with frosting.
Notes
Use dark molasses for the best flavor.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
Chill the dough to help cookies maintain their shape while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg