These Soft Molasses Cookies are strongly spiced with a soft middle and crispy exterior, no need to refrigerate.
The flour contains more molasses than most recipes, making for a rich and chewy cookie.
Cardamom is the secret ingredient that really enhances the flavor in these super soft jaggery cookies.
Ingredients for Soft Molasses Cookies – 2 cups (250 grams) all purpose flour – 2 tsp baking soda – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – 1 tsp grated ginger – tsp ground clove – tsp salt – pinch cardamom (optional) – cup (113 g) unsalted butter melted and cooled – cup (67 grams) granulated sugar – cup (50 grams) packed brown sugar – 1 large egg – Cup (80 ml) molasses – cup (50 g) coarse or granulated sugar for rolling out cookies
Servings - 24 cookies, Prep time - 30 mins, Cooking time - 10 mins, Type - Cookies
Cookies will stay soft, well-wrapped, and soft at room temperature for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze baked cookies by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap and storing them in a freezer bag for up to three months.
You can freeze the dough balls on a plate or flat surface for 30 minutes, then transfer to a freezer bag.