Chewy Spice Cookies
These chewy spice cookies are bursting with flavor, baked with warm spices and rich molasses. Perfect for any occasion!
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Yield:13 large cookies
Cook time:
Total time:
Yield:13 large cookies
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups (350g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (180g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (80g) unsulphured molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Coating: 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer with the paddle attachment to beat the butter and sugars on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Scrape down the bowl, then add the egg, molasses, and vanilla. Mix again on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes until silky and creamy.
- Pour in half of the dry ingredients and mix on medium-low speed until barely combined. Scrape down the bowl and add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing again on low until just combined.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold the dough, ensuring no dry ingredients are stuck at the bottom.
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for coating.
- Using a 2 oz ice cream scoop or a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop out dough and toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place about 5 cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until edges are light golden and centers are pale and puffed. They will darken and flatten as they cool.
- If cookies spread too much, use a fork to nudge in the sides right after removing from the oven.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Continue baking the remaining cookies and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (per cookie, approximate)
Calories: 180 | Fat: 8g | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Sugar: 10g