Best Ever Molasses Cookies

5 from 8 votes

Best Ever Molasses Cookies have a slightly crisp sugar coated edge and a soft and chewy center. These are the perfect holiday cookie!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best ever molasses cookies

Servings: cookies

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

¾ cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon salt
optional 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use cooking spray. Set aside.
Melt ¾ cup shortening in a small saucepan over medium high heat and let cool. Add 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup molasses, and 1 large egg and mix until incorporated.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add this to the wet mixture and mix until it forms a dough and is incorporated.
Scoop into one inch balls and roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
If dipping in optional 1 cup white chocolate chips, melt the chocolate in the microwave stirring after every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip the cookie and let it set on parchment paper.

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