Chewy molasses cookies spiced with ginger and cinnamon. These delicious cookies store well — perfect for holiday gifting or shipping.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
120 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and ginger in a separate medium bowl; add to the molasses mixture and stir until well combined. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
Step 2
Gather all ingredients.
Step 3
Mix 1 cup sugar, butter, and egg together in a medium bowl until smooth.
Step 4
Stir in molasses.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). While the oven is preheating, roll dough into 1-inch diameter balls; roll each ball in remaining 1/2 cup white sugar before placing 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 6
Bake in batches in the preheated oven until tops are cracked, about 8 to 10 minutes.