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Cinnamon Molasses Dream Recipe

Cinnamon Molasses Dream Recipe

Are you looking for a sweet treat? This Cinnamon Molasses Dream Recipe is perfect for you. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor.
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Course Dessert

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup white sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • This prevents cookies from sticking to the pan.
  • Set them aside until you need them.
  • Take a medium bowl and add flour.
  • Add baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  • Add salt to the bowl too.
  • Whisk everything together until well combined.
  • Set this bowl aside for now.
  • Put softened butter in a large bowl.
  • Add brown sugar to the butter.
  • Beat them together until light and fluffy.
  • This takes about 3 minutes with a mixer.
  • The mixture should look pale and creamy.
  • Crack the egg into the butter mixture.
  • Add molasses to the same bowl.
  • Beat everything together until smooth and combined.
  • The mixture will look dark and glossy.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to wet ingredients.
  • Mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Don't overmix or cookies become tough.
  • The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Put white sugar in a small bowl.
  • Scoop dough into 1-inch balls using a spoon.
  • Roll each ball in the white sugar.
  • This creates a sweet, sparkly coating.
  • Place balls on prepared baking sheets.
  • Leave 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes in the oven.
  • They should look slightly underdone in the center.
  • The edges will be set and firm.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on pan.
  • Transfer to a wire rack after 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Use fresh spices for the strongest flavor.
  • Old spices lose their taste over time.
  • Don't overbake these cookies at all.
  • They continue cooking after leaving the oven.
  • Slightly underdone cookies stay soft and chewy.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
  • They stay good for up to one week.
  • You can freeze the dough for later use.
  • Just thaw it before baking your cookies.
  • Roll dough balls bigger for chewier cookies.
  • Smaller balls make crispier cookies instead.
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