Best Chewy Molasses Cookies

These are the Best Chewy Molasses Cookies ever, and a must make Christmas cookie tradition! The perfectly crackled tops and chewy insides are irresistible!

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:

1. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
2. Mix in molasses and the egg until. 
3. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking soda and mix well. 
4. Gradually mix in the flour until combined. 
5. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Step 2:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Roll dough into 1 1/2" balls and roll them in the granulated sugar until coated.
3. Place dough balls 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. 
4. Bake for 8-9 minutes. 
5. Let cool a few minutes on cookie sheet before transferring wire racks to cool completely. 
6. Store in an air tight container.

This recipe and image adapted from: backforseconds.com

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